Newtown, PA, US
11 days ago
Senior Estimator PA/NJ
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Estimator PA/NJ Job ID 2025-6376 Location US-PA-Newtown Division Construction Operations Type Regular Full-Time Category Construction Operations 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 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. Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Estimator, who is passionate about estimating and enjoys all that's required.

The successful candidate has a great attitude,is relationship focused, and has 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 Strategies Present 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 / projects Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor ratesGood leadership, strong team communication both written and verbal Qualifications 10 -15+ years’ estimating experience in the greater Philadelphia marketExpertise in Core & Shell & Base Building EstimatingExperience should include large Commercial, Healthcare, and Institutional projectsExperience with Open Shop, Non-Union and Union Pricing and has solid, established subcontractor relationshipsExperienced in estimating all trades including Civil / Structural & MEP Experienced in Conceptual Estimating & Budgeting Hands on and self-starter with the ability to work individually & as part of a teamStrong computer skills and knowledge of On Screen Take Off, Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plus

 

Additional Information

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.

 

Shawmut 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.

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