Senior Estimator

Shawmut Design and Construction; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO & holidays

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator in Providence, RI. You will work with the operations team to plan projects, develop strategies, and produce comprehensive estimates for GMPs from concept through construction documents.

The role requires deep expertise in Core & Shell and interiors, experience with large commercial projects, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide bid processes and collaboration across trades.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years’ estimating experience.
• Expertise Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors Estimating.
• Experience with large commercial, hospitality, mid-rise/mix use projects.
• Estimating all trades including Civil/Structural & MEP.

Responsibilities

• Plan the job with the operations team before project initiation.
• Develop an understanding of project strategy for estimating process.
• Prepare GMPs and present Budget Development from Concept to CD.
• Review bid documents and assess project risks; manage pre-construction budget.
• Coordinate with Self Perform Division for revenue opportunities.
• Lead the bid process and ensure competitive, vetted bids.

Skills

Leadership

Deadline management

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Tools

On Screen Take Off

Timberline/Precision Estimating

Job description

Senior Estimator

US-RI-Providence

Job ID: 2026-6945

# of Openings: 1

Category: Construction Operations

Rhode Island

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 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

We are seeking someone who is passionate about estimating and enjoys all that's required. The successful Senior Estimator is someone with a great attitude and relationship focus, and the ability to work in cohesion with the entire operations team.

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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