Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Location
:
Walpole, MA

Position Type
:
Full Time, Exempt

Reports To
:
Director of Construction

Bald Hill is a leading general contractor specializing in the ground‑up construction of affordable and multifamily housing communities. We take pride in delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective projects that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Our team values integrity, accountability, and collaboration across every phase of construction — from concept to completion.

• Attending pre‑bid meetings, perform site inspections, verify existing conditions, analyze factors that may affect constructability (location of powerlines, access for deliveries, etc.).
• Conduct a page turn to determine scopes of work and required contents of estimate.
• Preparing bidders lists – custom tailored for each project, carefully selecting those subcontractors that are most appropriate for each project (and most likely to bid).
• Preparing requests for subcontractor quotations and providing analysis of subcontractor quotes.
• Following up with subcontractors throughout the bidding period to keep communications open, gauge interest and field RFI’s.
• Performing site visits with subcontractors.
• Prepare bid tabs – calling attention to portions of the work that subcontractors may or may not have included.
• Prepare detailed and accurate Qualifications & Assumptions.
• Work with Project Operations in developing a Construction Management Plan.
• Work with Project Operations in developing a Project Schedule.
• Prepare and review with Project Operations a detailed General Conditions & Project Requirement study (carefully considering – “how will we build this” mentality).
• Write Scopes of Work and Prepare Subcontract Agreement.
• Taking lead with Estimating, Budgeting and Bidding of projects.
• Managing workload to ensure adequate time and resources are earmarked for each respective project.
• Plan to achieve the bid deadline and stick to it. Call attention to needs, pressure points, key factors for success and roadblocks that may prohibit successful submission.
• Preparing estimates by calculating complete take‑off of Scope of Work:
• Bulk Quantity Take‑offs.
• Preparing conceptual estimates from preliminary design documents.
• Engaging subcontractors and suppliers to ensure the most accurate pricing is used.
• Evaluating active and past projects to create a historical cost database.
• Supporting and maintaining Estimating Department historical data files.
• Preparing budget comparisons between current and previous estimates.
• Maintaining files of working documents as back‑up for estimate figures, including current information on unit prices from suppliers.
• Providing support for Project Operations, as directed.
• Assisting with the final assembly of estimates and pricing to clients.
• The Project Estimator will report to the Director of Preconstruction.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related disciplines is required.
• 3-6 years of estimating experience in related construction fields (emphasis on hard‑bid, design‑build, and Pre‑Construction services).
• Have general knowledge of all aspects of construction (field experience a plus).
• Be informed of new energy efficient / sustainable building practices (Passive House Certifications are a plus).
• Have high attention to detail and quality control.