Currently seeking a Construction Estimator to fill an opening with a Boston-based GC/CM company focused on Institutional, Commercial, and High End Residential construction work.  Interested candidates should have a minimum of 5 years estimating experience preferably with some experience on high-end interiors.

Responsibilities of the Construction Estimator

• Review project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information & pricing
• Prepares instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information as required.
• Performs and/or manages the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets.
• Prepares conceptual budgets, sometimes based on minimal information.
• Reviews general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as prepared by Operations.
• Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Review and/or manages the review and scoping of specialty contractor bids.
• Review constructability issues with operational staff.
• Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
• Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.

Requirements of the Construction Estimator

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years interiors estimating experience.
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to professionally communicate the basis for individual work product when in a highly stressed environment
• Must be able to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

Compensation for the Construction Estimator

• The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $75,000.00 to $125,000.00 depending on experience.