Senior Construction Estimator

Haycon • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Haycon, a Boston-based General Contractor and Construction Management firm focused on sustainable, affordable residential construction and Deep Energy RetroFits, is hiring a Senior Estimator for its in-house estimating function. The role is suited to a self-starter with experience creating construction estimates for building projects. Haycon’s culture promotes self-direction, and a driven, self-assured candidate may quickly manage their own project estimations. A construction background is important for understanding project technical aspects; interest in high-performance or Passive House building techniques and future-focused design is a plus.

The estimator will participate in many parts of the estimation process, working with project management team members, vendors, and subcontractors. Responsibilities include gathering project information, performing take-offs, obtaining quotes, maintaining pricing and subcontractor information, and coordinating project documents for review and use by the project management team.

Requirements

• Experience in residential construction estimating.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in Procore and BuildingConnected.
• Must be authorized 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 with Togal and SharePoint is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with new and existing clients to obtain information needed to prepare 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.
• Coordinate 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 current vendor and contractor pricing.
• Maintain and update the master subcontractor list.
• Work with the Project Management team to ensure drawings and documents in Procore are accurate and up to date.

Benefits

• High base salary.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health and dental insurance.
• Excellent paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed