Estimator - Public Renovation Projects - North Shore

Founded in 1996 with 27 years in business. My client is a high-growth construction company specializing in publicly bid commercial construction projects throughout Massachusetts. Over the past five years, they have significantly increased project volume, expanded business to new markets (working with private clients), and nearly doubled their workforce.

Client Details

My client is a family-operated business that prides itself on fostering an intimate culture. Their devoted employees have chosen to remain with us for numerous years, with the hope of building lifelong careers within the organization. Their company culture is characterized by openness and accessibility, offering every employee the chance to observe and comprehend all facets of our operations. There is a strong sense of camaraderie and interdependence within the close-knit team, cultivating an atmosphere where individuals not only get along and can also rely on one another for support. The team will regularly get together outside of work hours for afterwork drinks, golf, and fishing.

Description

• Prepare accurate and competitive bids for public (MGL Ch. 149/30) and private-sector projects
• Analyze plans and specs, perform takeoffs, and develop detailed cost estimates
• Manage subcontractor/vendor outreach, pricing, and scope reviews
• Lead the full bid process - from IFBs to bid submission and post-bid follow-up
• Collaborate with leadership on contract negotiations and preconstruction strategy
• Build strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and agency contacts
• Help evaluate project risks and ensure proper contingencies are in place

Profile

• 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction
• Public bidding experience (especially MGL Ch. 149 & 30)
• Familiarity with private work and a desire to help grow that side of the business
• Strong technical skills: takeoffs, pricing, estimating software
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to juggle multiple bids and deadlines without losing precision

Job Offer

• $120,000 - $150,000 on the base
  
• Year end bonus
  
• 401k - 3% match
  
• 100% covered health insurance
  

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