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Job Title


Senior Estimator


Company : Boston


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 85 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 11 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.We are seeking someone who is passionate about estimating and enjoys all that's required. The successful Senior Estimator is someone with a great attitude and relationship focus, and the ability to work in cohesion with the entire operations team.Responsibilities include:Work in partnership with the operations team members to plan the job prior to project initiation including general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc.Develop a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating processComplete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documentsAbility to prepare GMP’s and present Budget Development process from Concept, SD, DD to CD.Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements.Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risksEstablish the pre-construction budget and manage the associated fundsAbility to prepare comprehensive bid packages and distribute to tradesCoordinate with SDC Self Perform Division for revenue opportunitiesEnsures that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the projectStructure a fair and comprehensive final sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets, by educating all subs on the Shawmut view of the project, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same workReview & Level quotes and estimates with Project Team and prepare recommendationsDevelop meaningful project specific VE StrategiesPresent information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences, ensuring customer satisfactionMust have the ability to be deadline focused in order to time manage several activities / projectsIdentify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor ratesGood leadership, strong team communication both written and verbal7 to 10+ years’ estimating experienceExpertise Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors EstimatingExperience should include large commercial, hospitality, mid-rise/mix use projects.Experienced in estimating all trades including Civil / Structural & MEPExperienced in Conceptual Estimating & BudgetingSelf-Starter with the ability to work individually & as part of a teamVast knowledge of all trades: scope, time frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposuresSolid conceptual estimating experienceStrong computer skills and knowledge of On Screen Take Off, Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plusShawmut 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.New York Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $220,000.The range stated is specific to New York. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.