Multifamily Construction Estimator

Orion Placement
  • Boston, Massachusetts
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Grow Into a Leadership Role: Join a team where you can take ownership of projects and advance toward leading the estimating function.
    • Work on Meaningful Projects: Help bring high-quality multifamily housing developments to life, including affordable and sustainable communities.
    • Make a Real Impact: Your expertise will directly influence project budgets, subcontractor partnerships, and successful construction outcomes.
    • Enjoy Professional Independence: We value self-starters, encourage fresh ideas, and give our team room to take initiative.
    • Expand Your Expertise: Collaborate with experienced construction professionals and gain exposure to exciting ground-up residential developments.

    Location

    Boston, MA | On-site. Join our team in person, where you'll work closely with project managers, construction professionals, and subcontractors. This opportunity offers a competitive base salary of $100,000 to $140,000, depending on experience.

    Note

    We're looking for candidates with 1+ years of construction estimating experience on ground-up multifamily residential projects. Hands-on experience with subcontractor bid management, scope reviews, Bluebeam, and Procore is essential. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

    About Us

    Confidential Employer.

    We're a Boston-area general contractor specializing in multifamily residential construction, including affordable housing and energy-efficient developments. Our team combines technical expertise with a forward-thinking approach to building.

    We believe great work comes from people who take pride in what they do. That's why we encourage independence, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

    Job Description

    • Prepare detailed construction estimates, budgets, and cost projections for ground-up multifamily residential projects.
    • Review architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents to perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
    • Manage subcontractor bidding, solicit competitive proposals, and evaluate pricing across multiple trades.
    • Compare subcontractor bids, identify scope gaps, clarify exclusions, and ensure accurate project coverage.
    • Collaborate with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors throughout the preconstruction process.
    • Maintain subcontractor relationships, pricing databases, and organized estimating documentation.
    • Utilize Bluebeam, Procore, and other construction estimating tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
    • Support subcontractor outreach, including minority-owned and women-owned businesses when applicable.

    Qualifications

    • 1+ years of construction estimating experience on ground-up multifamily residential projects.
    • Experience managing subcontractor bids, comparing pricing, and reviewing trade scopes.
    • Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Procore.
    • Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and project plans.
    • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
    • Experience with BuildingConnected, Togal, or SharePoint is preferred.
    • Affordable housing, sustainable construction, or high-performance building experience is a plus.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    We offer the opportunity to do meaningful work, build valuable relationships, and make a genuine impact on residential construction projects.

    You'll be part of a team that values your judgment, supports professional development, and encourages you to take ownership of your work. If you're ready to grow your estimating career and help shape the future of multifamily housing, we'd love to hear from you!

    JPC - 2973

    Benefits:

    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, Massachusetts

    Skills

    • Affordable Housingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Bid Analysisunmatched
    • Biddingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Document Setunmatched
    • Construction Drawingsunmatched
    • Construction Estimatesunmatched
    • Cost Estimatesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Energy Efficiencyunmatched
    • Green Constructionunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Microsoft SharePointunmatched
    • Multi-Family Buildingsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Residential Constructionunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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