Senior Construction Estimator

Haycon is a Boston-based General Contractor and Construction Management firm, focused on sustainable, affordable residential construction, and our rapidly growing Deep Energy RetroFits.

We have our own in-house estimating function, and we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Estimator! This role is suited to a self-starter with experience in creating construction estimates for building projects. Our culture promotes self-direction, and a driven, self-assured candidate will have the opportunity to manage their own project estimations quickly. A background in construction is key in order to have an understanding of the tech aspects of projects. A passion for high-performance/Passive House building techniques and future-focused design is a BIG plus!

This Estimator will have touchpoints across many aspects of the estimation process, allowing for excellent growth trajectory and professional knowledge gain. You will be heavily engaged in several duties, and interact with PM team members, vendors, sub-contractors, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Communicate with new and existing clients to obtain necessary information to create construction estimates

- Perform take-offs and quantify all the finishes like flooring, plumbing & lighting fixtures, siding material, glazing, all interior/exterior doors, etc.

- Contact Sub Contractors and vendors and obtain proposals and quotes from them

- Identify and communicate with W/MBE businesses as required by project type

- Take the initiative to communicate with our internal team to prioritize projects for estimation

- Download drawing sets, perform the take-offs, create a budget structure, and export it for final review with your supervisor

- Maintain the pricing database with up-to-date vendor and contractor pricing

- Maintain Master Sub Contractor list, updating as necessary with latest information

- Work closely with Project Management team to make sure all the drawings and documents in Procore are accurate and updated

Skills & Requirements:

- Ability to read and understand construction drawings

- Experience in residential construction estimating is key

- Effective communication skills, written and verbal

- Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office suite including SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook

- Proficiency in Procore, BuildingConnected required, Togal and SharePoint strongly preferred

This position comes with an extremely competitive compensation package including high base salary, 401k with employer matching, Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental insurance, and excellent paid time off.

**Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.