Senior Estimator: Preconstruction to Award

Jobot; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with growth

Discretionary year-end bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible spending & dependent care

Employer-paid life and LTD

Employee assistance program

Travel, events, and wireless discounts

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Estimator to own the preconstruction budgeting process from early estimates through project award. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-driven, and thrives in a deadline-focused environment.

We value experience in budgeting, subcontractor management, and cost analysis, with a strong eye for market conditions and pricing strategy. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction experience; high-potential candidates may be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Experience with MS Office; Procore/OST/BuildingConnected is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build and submit detailed project proposals including budgeting and scheduling
• Manage subcontractor invitations to bid (ITB) and relationships
• Perform scope takeoffs and subcontractor leveling
• Support project buyout and contracting post-award
• Analyze drawings and evolving document sets from schematic to construction
• Identify and resolve cost discrepancies through data analysis
• Source and validate pricing for materials and systems
• Stay informed on market conditions and pricing strategies

Skills

Reading blueprints & docs

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

On-Screen Takeoff

BuildingConnected

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Estimator to own the preconstruction budgeting process from early estimates through project award. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-driven, and thrives in a deadline-focused environment.

We value experience in budgeting, subcontractor management, and cost analysis, with a strong eye for market conditions and pricing strategy. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and MS Office proficiency is expected.