Strategic Construction Estimator (Bids & Proposals)

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

Job summary

The Barnowl Advisory Group is seeking an Estimator in Boston to prepare detailed project estimates from drawings and specs, support bid processes, and assist the Lead Estimator in cost development for materials, equipment, subcontracted work, and labor. This role requires reading complex construction documents and delivering accurate proposals.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Marketing, and staff to coordinate contributions and ensure bids meet deadlines while maintaining high

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent field experience in Civil/Architectural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of four years construction experience with at least two years estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes.
• Process RFP, RFQ, and internal pricing requests and facilitate bidding opportunities.
• Draft, proof, review, and deliver both private and public proposals.
• Coordinate contributions from Project Managers, Marketing, and staff into proposals.
• Qualify sub-tier bids for completeness and compliance.
• Ensure bidding regulations and project goals are met.
• Develop and coordinate presentations and proposals to clients.
• Handle multiple bids and meet deadlines.
• Operate and maintain internal estimating systems and software.
• Implement QA controls to reduce risk and report changes to senior management.
• Identify strategic opportunities within proposals to optimize client outcomes.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading construction documents

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

BS degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

BlueBeam

Primavera Scheduling

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Job description

The Barnowl Advisory Group is seeking an Estimator in Boston to prepare detailed project estimates from drawings and specs, support bid processes, and assist the Lead Estimator in cost development for materials, equipment, subcontracted work, and labor. This role requires reading complex construction documents and delivering accurate proposals.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Marketing, and staff to coordinate contributions and ensure bids meet deadlines while maintaining high