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Commercial Construction Estimator
Job type: Permanent
Location: Quincy/ Braintree, MA
The company is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to join the team in the Quincy/ Braintree, MA area. This role will play a key part in the firm's growth as they look grow from $400m to $1bn over the next 2 years.
Key responsibilities of the Commercial Construction Estimator include:
- Perform comprehensive quantity takeoffs utilizing tools such as Bluebeam and other industry-standard software.
- Build full project estimates (conceptual through GMP), ensuring accuracy, detail, and adherence to the firm's methodology.
- Solicits and qualifies quotes with various vendors to obtain the most economical cost for supplies, equipment, and sub-contractor labor.
- Provides customer service and coordination throughout the duration of awarded projects for items such as scope, change orders, field coordination, progress billing, project close-out tasks, mentoring and training.
- Support internal checks and benchmarking against historical data and comparable project types.
Key responsibilities of the Commercial Construction Estimator include:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
- Proficiency in takeoffs and full estimate build‑outs, with a strong technical foundation.
- Experience working with subcontractor networks across Massachusetts; strong understanding of regional cost trends.
- Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high-growth environments.
Why Join the Company:
- Be at the forefront of the firm's Northeast expansion, playing a key role in shaping the estimating department.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Work on high‑profile commercial projects in the Massachusetts market.
Salary : $85,000 - $125,000