Senior Estimator - Public Projects Lead (Hybrid: 2 Remote)

Engtal; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work – 2 remote days per week

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Engtal and a premier New England General Contractor are seeking a Senior Estimator to join the preconstruction team focused on Public and Municipal construction throughout Greater Boston and New England.

The Senior Estimator will lead early budgeting through final bid, with emphasis on public, municipal, K-12, institutional, and other competitively bid projects. Hybrid work with ownership of the estimating process is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience with Public, Municipal, K-12, Institutional, or Higher Education construction.
• Strong understanding of competitive hard-bid and public procurement environments.
• Experience managing estimates from early budgeting through final bid.

Responsibilities

• Leading conceptual, schematic, GMP, and hard-bid estimates.
• Preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing.
• Developing subcontractor bid packages and scopes of work.
• Soliciting, leveling, and evaluating subcontractor proposals.
• Identifying scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Developing bid strategy for competitive public pursuits.
• Coordinating closely with operations and project management teams.
• Supporting junior estimators and contributing to estimating best practices.
• Participating in bid reviews and final estimate presentations.

Skills

Estimating

Bid development

Project coordination

Subcontractor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Engtal and a premier New England General Contractor are seeking a Senior Estimator to join the preconstruction team focused on Public and Municipal construction throughout Greater Boston and New England.

The Senior Estimator will lead early budgeting through final bid, with emphasis on public, municipal, K-12, institutional, and other competitively bid projects. Hybrid work with ownership of the estimating process is offered.