Chief Estimator | Self-Performing Commercial
Chief Estimator | Self-Performing Commercial
Job type: Permanent
Location: Quincy, MA
A rapidly growing national construction firm is seeking a Chief Estimator to join its growing team in the Quincy/ Braintree area.
As the company continues to expand its self-perform operations across the Northeast, this individual will play a key role in supporting work acquisition and pricing strategy. This a high‑impact, strategic position reporting directly to regional executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities of the Chief Estimator | Self-Performing Commercial:
- Responsible for successful project delivery by overseeing budgeting, estimating, constructability reviews, and client engagement
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for self-performed construction scopes
- Manage workloads and schedules to meet deadlines for both personal and team deliverables
- Partner with the Vice President and regional leadership team to drive pursuit strategy, project acquisition, and client satisfaction
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope risks, inclusions, and exclusions
Qualifications of the Chief Estimator | Self-Performing Commercial:
- Construction estimating experience across large-scale commercial projects, with a strong focus on self-performed work
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and technical proficiency across software, excel and take-offs
- Proven experience estimating concrete, general conditions, labor, carpentry, or specialty trades
- Expert in cost estimating and analysis across all project stages
- Solid understanding of construction means and methods, labor productivity, and scheduling impacts
- Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., Excel, OST, Bluebeam, Sage, ProEst, or similar tools)
Why Join the Company:
- Opportunity to work with a best‑in‑class self‑perform construction platform
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Long-term growth opportunities as the firm continues to expand regionally and nationally
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