Senior Construction Estimator

Haycon•Boston, MA

About The Position

Haycon, a Boston-based General Contractor and Construction Management firm focused on sustainable, affordable residential construction and Deep Energy RetroFits, is seeking a Senior Estimator for its in-house estimating function. This role is suited to a self-starter with experience creating construction estimates for building projects. The company promotes self-direction, and a driven, self-assured candidate may quickly manage their own project estimations. A construction background is important for understanding the technical aspects of projects. Passion for high-performance or Passive House building techniques and future-focused design is a significant plus. The Estimator will participate in multiple aspects of the estimation process, interact with project management team members, vendors, and subcontractors, and have opportunities for professional growth and knowledge development. The position involves obtaining information from clients, performing take-offs and quantifying materials and finishes, gathering subcontractor and vendor quotes, developing and exporting project budgets for supervisor review, maintaining pricing and subcontractor databases, and coordinating project drawings and documents with the Project Management team in Procore.

Requirements

Experience creating construction estimates for building projects.
Background in construction and understanding of the technical aspects of projects.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
Experience in residential construction estimating.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Proficiency in Procore and BuildingConnected.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Passion for high-performance or Passive House building techniques and future-focused design.
Proficiency in Togal and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Communicate with new and existing clients to obtain information needed to create construction estimates.
Perform take-offs and quantify finishes and materials, including flooring, plumbing and lighting fixtures, siding, glazing, and interior and exterior doors.
Contact subcontractors and vendors to obtain proposals and quotes.
Identify and communicate with W/MBE businesses as required by project type.
Communicate with the internal team to prioritize projects for estimation.
Download drawing sets, perform take-offs, create a budget structure, and export it for final review with a supervisor.
Maintain the pricing database with up-to-date vendor and contractor pricing.
Maintain the Master Sub Contractor list and update it with current information.
Work with the Project Management team to ensure drawings and documents in Procore are accurate and up to date.