Assistant Estimator, Data Centers

Assistant Estimator, Data Centers

ID 2026-12538

Job Location : Location US-MA-Boston

Type Regular Full-Time

Category/Department Estimating

Overview

The Assistant Estimator is responsible for assisting with all aspects of estimating including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.

Responsibilities

Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection Follow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor bid list. Understand a scope of work prepared by an Estimator or Senior Estimator and provide scoping assistance. Write and send out an Invitation to Bid. Subcontractor Relationships & Feedback Assist the Estimator in keeping subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding process. Send out documents, bid clarifications and addenda to subs. Receive sub RFI's and transmit to Estimators. Preconstruction, Conceptual and Design Build Estimating Assist the Estimator with basic quantity take offs. Hard Bid Estimating Assist the Estimator with basic quantity take offs. Assist the Estimator and Senior Estimator on bid day Call subcontractors for pricing Check for bids and distribute bids to the Estimators. Create transmittals for the printer. Prepare bid packages to be sent to the subs. Prepare trade spread sheets and list scope of work with the project Estimator(s). Log in sub pricing to the bid spread sheets. Participate in sub scope review meetings. Participate in project walkthroughs as required. Post Bid Activities Assist the Estimating Coordinator, after the bid goes in, with organizing the bid box and checking to make sure that each sub is entered into the S4 database. Turn Over Meetings Assist the Estimator and Senior Estimator in compiling the Turn Over Meeting package Exhibit B & Scope Sheets Assist in developing Exhibit Bs Attend weekly staff meetings Report on status of assignments Attend Training classes as required

Qualifications

Associate's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field 2-5 years of experience in MEP Estimating or equivalent; Electrical Estimating experience preferred. Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer Skills Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs. Work with MEP Estimators so that take off work is organized, complete and easy to follow. Experience with estimating software such as Intellibid, Accubid, Timberline, OST, MC2 Understanding of Construction... For full info follow application link.

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