Estimator - Commercial Construction - Boston, MA

We're partnering with a well‑established General Contractor seeking a Commercial Estimator to join their Boston team. This role offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to estimate projects ranging from $5M-$30M across several verticals.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected, vertically integrated construction group with a strong reputation, long‑tenured employees, and a deep backlog of work. They have recently expanded and renovated their Boston office and are investing in building out a larger estimating team.

Description

As an Estimator, you will support preconstruction efforts and collaborate closely with the Chief Estimator on competitively bid and negotiated projects across Massachusetts. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed estimates for commercial, multifamily, hospitality, retail, and higher‑education projects (typically $5M-$30M)
• Performing quantity takeoffs using Autodesk Takeoff and Excel
• Soliciting and analyzing subcontractor bids using BuildingConnected
• Supporting design‑build, negotiated, and competitive bid proposals
• Partnering with the project team and leadership to set budgets and develop pricing strategies
• Attending site visits, scope reviews, and preconstruction meetings as needed
• Presenting estimate findings to internal leaders, including the Chief Estimator
• Contributing to the growth and development of the Boston office's preconstruction function

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience as an Estimator or Assistant Estimator within a General Contractor
• Experience estimating projects $5M+ (required)
• Background in multifamily, commercial, institutional, hospitality, retail, or higher education construction
• Versatility - experience across multiple project types is highly preferred
• Proficiency with Excel, Autodesk Takeoff, and BuildingConnected
• Strong analytical skills, communication skills, and comfort working in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to commute to Boston for a hybrid schedule (typically 3-4 days in office)
• MEP or Carpentry Estimators will also be considered if project exposure aligns.

Job Offer

• Salary: $90,000-$120,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid schedule (flexible - typically 3-4 days in office)
• Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Mileage reimbursement for any travel
• Clear long‑term growth plan - the Boston office will hire 4 estimators in the next 4 years
• Opportunity to work directly under an experienced and supportive Chief Estimator

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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