Program Estimator

Next 150 Construction, LLC•Boston, MA

1h•$75,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking a CES Program Estimator to support estimating, preconstruction planning, and financial modeling for its nationwide Consolidated Equipment Solution (CES) Program. The CES Program provides construction equipment for entire jobsites, aiming to reduce safety issues, quality deficiencies, downtime loss, and sustainability slippage. The estimator will develop accurate equipment estimates, establish consistent estimating standards, support vendor and project pricing strategies, and provide data and analysis to assess and implement CES opportunities. The role helps position the CES Program as a credible, scalable, and financially sound business offering. The position works with CES Program leadership, Business Development, Preconstruction, Procurement, Operations, Safety, project teams, and vendors. It includes preparing equipment estimates and vendor bid analyses, maintaining estimating tools and cost databases, supporting pursuit and preconstruction activities, evaluating program costs and risks, and presenting estimating methodology and recommendations to internal teams and external clients. The role is based in a normal office environment and construction job sites, with travel as needed.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience in construction estimating, equipment operations, procurement, project controls, preconstruction, or a related field.
Experience preparing estimates, budgets, bid comparisons, cost models, or vendor analyses.
Experience with project planning, construction schedules, logistics plans, drawings, specifications, and equipment requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Experience working in CMiC, ProCore, HammerTech, estimating platforms, or related software.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and collaborate with internal teams, project stakeholders, and third-party companies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess incomplete information and develop reasonable estimating assumptions.
Ability to multitask with attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and document control.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, project schedules, logistics plans, scopes of work, and contract documents.
Knowledge and understanding of construction contract terminology and conditions.
Ability to develop clear estimate narratives, qualifications, inclusions, exclusions, and bid recommendation summaries.
Knowledge of equipment operations, including estimating, budgeting, cost control, utilization, mobilization and demobilization, vendor services, and safety from preconstruction through project completion.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Willingness to travel as needed and spend time in the field supporting project pursuits, site reviews, vendor meetings, and estimate validation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Experience working with construction equipment, rental vendors, or equipment procurement.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate, complete, and timely equipment estimates for prospective and active CES projects nationwide.
Develop project-specific equipment estimates using construction schedules, labor forecasts, logistics plans, drawings, specifications, historical utilization, project phasing, and project-team input.
Build equipment lists, utilization assumptions, quantity takeoffs, rate analyses, escalation assumptions, mobilization and demobilization costs, service requirements, and other budget components.
Prepare vendor RFP packages, coordinate bid solicitations, manage vendor questions and clarifications, and organize submitted pricing and scope information.
Create bid leveling analyses and recommendation packages comparing vendor rates, service capabilities, fleet availability, exclusions, commercial terms, and overall value.
Build and maintain estimating tools, equipment rate databases, historical cost libraries, utilization benchmarks, entitlement catalogs, and production tracking systems.
Partner with CES Program leadership and relevant internal teams, project teams, and vendors to validate estimating assumptions and confirm program requirements.
Contribute equipment-related input to contractual terms, project bids, pursuit strategies, logistics plans, project schedules, and client presentations.
Analyze estimated equipment costs, anticipated utilization, program revenue, margin, contingency, and identified risks to support go/no-go decisions and program recommendations.
Identify cost-saving opportunities, alternative equipment strategies, sustainable equipment solutions, and service models that improve project value while maintaining safety and operational requirements.
Participate in estimate reviews, scope alignment meetings, vendor post-bid meetings, and turnover meetings from preconstruction to CES Program operations.
Maintain clear estimate documentation, including assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, scope gaps, pricing sources, and version control.
Analyze market trends, equipment availability, inflation, regional rate differences, and vendor performance to improve estimate accuracy and competitiveness.
Present technical and business information to internal teams and external clients about estimate methodology, program value, pricing structure, and recommended equipment solutions.
Participate in the continuous improvement plan by identifying process opportunities, reviewing suggested improvements, and presenting recommendations to Next 150 leadership.
Participate in and help support safety activities and training.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.