Senior Estimator

Shawmut Design and Construction; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Extras

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction in the Northeast seeks a senior Estimator with deep experience in Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors. You will develop comprehensive budgets, review bid documents, and lead estimation efforts across large commercial and hospitality projects.

The role requires 7–10+ years of estimating experience, strong use of On Screen Take Off and Timberline, and a collaborative approach within our team in Rhode Island. On-site presence is expected.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years' estimating experience.
• Expertise in Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors estimating.
• Experience on large commercial, hospitality, mid-rise/mixed-use projects.
• Estimation across Civil, Structural & MEP trades.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop budgets from project strategy and bid documents.
• Prepare GMPs and manage Budget Development from Concept to CD.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to assemble comprehensive bid packages.
• Review bid documents and assess project risks and opportunities.
• Lead pre-construction budget management and vendor negotiations.
• Present proposals to clients and guide VE strategies.

Skills

Estimating experience

Core & Shell

Base Building

Interiors Estimating

Conceptual Estimating

Budgeting

Timberline/Precision Estimating

On Screen Take Off

Tools

On Screen Take Off

Timberline/Precision Estimating

Job description

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match - Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off - vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras - Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Work in partnership with the operations team members to plan the job prior to project initiation including general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process
• Complete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents
• Ability to prepare GMP's and present Budget Development process from Concept, SD, DD to CD.
• Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks
• Establish the pre-construction budget and manage the associated funds
• Ability to prepare comprehensive bid packages and distribute to trades
• Coordinate with SDC Self Perform Division for revenue opportunities
• Ensures that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project
• Structure a fair and comprehensive final sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets, by educating all subs on the Shawmut view of the project, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same work
• Review & Level quotes and estimates with Project Team and prepare recommendations
• Develop meaningful project specific VE Strategies
• Present information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Must have the ability to be deadline focused in order to time manage several activities / projects
• Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
• Good leadership, strong team communication both written and verbal

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years' estimating experience
• Expertise Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors Estimating
• Experience should include large commercial, hospitality, mid-rise/mix use projects.
• Experienced in estimating all trades including Civil / Structural & MEP
• Experienced in Conceptual Estimating & Budgeting
• Self-Starter with the ability to work individually & as part of a team
• Vast knowledge of all trades: scope, time frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposures
• Solid conceptual estimating experience
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of On Screen Take Off, Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plus

EEO Information

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Rhode Island Base Salary Range: $170,000 - $210,000 The range stated is specific to New England Placement. The range listed depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.