Strategic Construction Bid Estimator & Proposals

Barnowl Advisory Group open roles; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnowl Advisory Group is seeking an Estimator to develop detailed project estimates from drawings and specs, assist with bid communications and scope development, and support the Lead Estimator in cost setup for materials, labor, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will read construction documents, manage multiple bids, and collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate, timely proposals using BlueBeam, Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years construction experience with a minimum of two (2) years of estimating experience.
• Reading and interpreting construction documents with accuracy.
• Proficient in BlueBeam, Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Support subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes.
• Process RFP, RFQ, and internal pricing requests and coordinate bidding opportunities.
• Draft, review, and deliver proposals to clients.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Marketing, and admin staff on proposals.
• Qualify sub-tier bids for completeness and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with bidding regulations and project goals.
• Develop and present proposals to existing or new clients.
• Handle multiple bids and meet deadlines.
• Operate and maintain estimating systems and software.
• Implement QA controls to minimize risk and relay changes to management.
• Identify opportunities to optimize client positioning in bids.

Skills

Estimating

BlueBeam

Primavera

Excel

Word

MS Project

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Client relations

Education

BS in Civil/Arch/CM

Tools

BlueBeam

Primavera Scheduling

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Job description

Barnowl Advisory Group is seeking an Estimator to develop detailed project estimates from drawings and specs, assist with bid communications and scope development, and support the Lead Estimator in cost setup for materials, labor, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will read construction documents, manage multiple bids, and collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate, timely proposals using BlueBeam, Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project.