Assistant Estimator

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an Assistant Estimator to support our Estimating team. Do you enjoy working on high profile projects in a team environment?  Is your accurate estimates and positive partnerships your work passion? Do you take pride in project execution?
• Our Assistant Estimators are responsible for multiple processes related to project estimating. In this role, you will assist on larger projects or be the estimator on smaller projects.
• Initiates and schedules pre-construction kick-off meeting.
• Identifies areas of risk and profitability to focus project team decision making.
• Drawing/document review and develop bid list and invitation to bid process.
• Work collaboratively with outside parties (I.e. the design team, etc.) to accomplish client goals.
• Building and maintaining positive subcontractor relationships and developing critical relationships within Shawmut.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in construction estimating or a related field.
• Experience with Bluebeam, On-screen Takeoff, Timberline or other estimating software a plus.
• Experience with out of the ground, renovation, retail and high end boutiques, hotels, restaurants, luxury homes, and high end corporate tenant interiors a plus.
• Experience with projects of various size and scope.

EEO Information

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Boston Base Salary Range : $72,000 – $100,000 The range stated is specific to New England Placement. The range listed depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.