Assistant Estimator
US-MA-Boston
Job ID: 2026-6923
# of Openings: 1
Category: Construction Operations
Boston
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.
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