Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction

Wainwright Talent Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a private commercial construction firm south of Boston, seeks an Estimator to evaluate bid specs and drawings, ensuring complete understandings for successful bidding. You will aggressively follow up with subcontractors to obtain bids and collaborate with Project Management on bids and budgets.

You will prepare bid packages, transmit addenda, and manage 100% bid submissions by deadlines using Sage 100 Estimating.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction estimating (preferably commercial).
• Proven ability to produce detailed, accurate estimates under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; Sage 100 and Planswift knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare subcontractor bid packages and solicit communications with subs and vendors.
• Transmit addenda and bid information to subs; ensure proper coverage.
• Develop RFI's and clarifications; scope analysis for assigned trades.
• Follow up on submitted bids with project team to help close business.
• Turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management on time.

Skills

Construction estimating experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Sage 100

Planswift

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Our client, a private commercial construction firm south of Boston, seeks an Estimator to evaluate bid specs and drawings, ensuring complete understandings for successful bidding. You will aggressively follow up with subcontractors to obtain bids and collaborate with Project Management on bids and budgets.

You will prepare bid packages, transmit addenda, and manage 100% bid submissions by deadlines using Sage 100 Estimating.