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Estimator

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Salary$108k – $121k
LocationMilford, Massachusetts, United States
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentFulltime
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJun 23, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live1d ago
About the role
Employment Type: Full-Time
FSLA: Salary/Exempt
Division: Estimating
Department: Estimating
Reports to: Chief Estimator
Supervisory Duties: Yes
Salary Range: $108,000 - $121,000
Estimate complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
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Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
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Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
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Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
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Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
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Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
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Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
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Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
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Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
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Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
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Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
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Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
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Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
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Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
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Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
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Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.
Key Skills
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Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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Highly developed sense of professional ethics.
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Ability to work both on a team as well as independently.
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Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy.
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Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.
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High attention to detail.
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Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
Required Experience
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BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating field.
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8+ years of experience in construction.
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.
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Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
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Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.