Estimator – Commercial & Institutional Construction
Location: Salem, MA
Our client, a well-established Salem, Massachusetts–based general contractor, is seeking an experienced Estimator to support commercial and institutional construction projects throughout the region.
The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely estimates, with the ability to fully interpret construction documents including specifications, drawings, legends, and equipment schedules across multiple document phases (schematic, permit, and construction sets). This role requires a self-motivated, highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and can work both collaboratively and independently on smaller projects with oversight.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret Architectural, Civil, and Structural drawings
Generate detailed quantity surveys and take-offs using On-Screen Takeoff and similar tools
Estimate materials, labor, and overall project budgets for commercial and institutional projects
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, fellow estimators, architects, and owners
Meet deadlines while delivering accurate and competitive estimates
Support the Project Management team by assisting with RFIs and submittals during the construction phase
Attend on-site pre-bid walk-throughs and project meetings as required
Qualifications
Experience with Procore, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline, Bluebeam, and other estimating software
Proficiency in digital takeoff software strongly preferred
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and prioritization abilities
Numbers & Facts
Location
Salem
Website
upstreamhiring.com
Skills
Architectural Servicesunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Building Permitsunmatched
Commercial Constructionunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Document Setunmatched
Construction Estimatesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Quantity Surveyingunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Set Constructionunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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