About this role
About DOC
Our mission is to make a transformative impact on our communities through the exceptional buildings, infrastructure, and relationships we construct—with skill, purpose, integrity, and passion.
Founded in 1879, DOC (Daniel O’Connell’s Sons) is a trusted construction management and general contracting firm serving public and private clients across the Northeast and Florida. We bring together expertise in building and heavy/civil construction to deliver complex, high-impact projects.
At DOC, we believe there’s always a better way to build. Our team is driven by collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement—constantly learning, evolving, and pushing to deliver better outcomes for our clients and communities.
Our Values
- Always do the right thing
- Support and respect the people you work with
- Think like a client
- Be patient and flexible—even when unexpected obstacles arise
- Ensure everyone safely returns to their families
Estimator
Ideally in Holyoke, MA or Milford MA, but also open to Remote, New England Region
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Estimator with experience in commercial building projects. This role involves preparing accurate cost estimates across a diverse portfolio that includes commercial buildings, higher education, sports facilities, performing arts, and museums. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of commercial construction methods and cost estimating in both commercial and public construction environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and technical documents for commercial building projects.
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates across all divisions of work.
- Evaluate and incorporate structural, architectural, and site interfaces across trades.
- Solicit and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes to ensure competitive and complete pricing.
- Collaborate with design teams, project managers, and field personnel to ensure constructability and cost-efficiency.
- Identify and recommend value engineering opportunities and alternative solutions.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and design reviews.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, labor rates, and material costs.
- Support the development of bid proposals, budgets, and cost reports.
- Develop thorough scopes of work that cover all aspects of a project, and ensure subcontractors comply with the scope produced.
- Attend client meetings to discuss estimates, answer questions, and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 4-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, ideally with a general contractor.
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods and industry standards for both vertical and horizontal projects.
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Trimble, Bluebeam, HCSS, Onscreen Takeoff, or similar).
- Ability to read and interpret complex construction documents.
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
- Analytical and numerical proficiency; able to understand the relationship between design decisions and their quantities and costs.
- Attention to detail and precision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with design-build, CMAR, and public works projects.
- Professional certifications such as LEED AP or PMP.
- Working knowledge of BIM and 3D modeling tools for coordination.
$80,000- $130,000
Estimator pay range- New England $80,000 — $130,000 USD