Construction Estimator – Educational Projects
- $100,000 - $130,000
- Worcester, MA
Estimator – CM at Risk, K–12 School Construction
A bit about us:
A legacy New England builder with 90+ years in business is looking for an experienced Estimator to join its preconstruction team. With a deep commitment to sustainability, innovation, and inclusive hiring, this firm has consistently been recognized among the top green contractors in the country and continues to shape communities through public and private work.
This role will focus heavily on CM-at-Risk projects for public school clients—elementary through high school—along with select private sector builds.
This role will focus heavily on CM-at-Risk projects for public school clients—elementary through high school—along with select private sector builds.
Why join us?
- $100,000 – $130,000 Salary + Annual Bonus and Benefits
- Contribute to purpose-driven public work that impacts thousands of students across the state
- Work for a firm that combines family-led leadership with cutting-edge technology and green building practices
- Enjoy long-term career stability with a company committed to internal growth and team development
- Offices in both Worcester and Springfield with in-person collaboration, and some flexibility as needed
Job Details
What You’ll Be Doing
What You Bring
- Prepare detailed takeoffs and scope reviews from drawings, specs, and narratives
- Analyze subcontractor bids, perform scope alignment, and clarify exclusions/inclusions
- Collaborate with internal teams and trade partners to ensure full scope coverage
- Dig deep into project details to help shape accurate, competitive proposals
- Support project pursuits from concept to GMP, including value engineering and buyout support
What You Bring
- 5+ years of estimating experience, preferably on education or public-sector projects
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight—this is not a training seat
- Strong communication skills to engage with design teams, PMs, and subcontractors
- Proficiency in quantity takeoff and cost analysis software (On-Screen Takeoff, Excel, etc.)
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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