Top 4 Chief estimator Jobs in Massachusetts

Chief Estimator
State Electric Corporation —Bedford, MA
- $160,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Chief Estimator
Peter Amorello Construction & Demolition, Inc. —Sutton, MA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Chief Estimator
MP RPO —Peabody, MA
- $175,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
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Chief Estimator – Heavy Civil/Bridge Division
MAS Building & Bridge, Inc —Norfolk, MA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Online Application
- Office
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Chief Estimator

State Electric Corporation -
Bedford, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$160,000 - $190,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Estimating material requirements from blueprints
Communication with suppliers
Construction specifications
Serving clients
Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects
Pricing analysis
Team leadership
Spreadsheets
Construction risk management
Team development
Analysis skills
Bidding project phase
Construction plans
Electrical estimating experience within construction industry
Professional development support
Construction drawing review
Mentoring
Competitive bidding
Estimating construction project budgets
Vendor communication
Contracts
Scope management
NFPA 70 compliance
Contract risk assessment
Productivity software
Material cost estimating
Benchmarking
Construction vendor management
Project leadership
General management

Full Job Description

Job Title: Chief Estimator

Company: State Electric

Founded in 1988, State Electric is a full-service electrical contractor serving Commercial, Utility, Transportation, Low Voltage Systems, and Electrical Service/Maintenance clients throughout the Northeastern United States.

Location: 2 Deangelo Dr., Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 (HQ)

Salary: $160,000 - $190,000

Job Description/Responsibilities:

State Electric is seeking a highly qualified Chief Estimator to lead and advance our estimating department. This senior leadership role is responsible for the accuracy, consistency, competitiveness, and strategic direction of the company’s estimating and preconstruction efforts across our Commercial, Utility, Transportation, Low Voltage Systems, and Electrical Service/Maintenance markets.

Lead, manage, mentor, and develop the estimating team, establishing clear accountability, workload priorities, and consistent estimating standards.
Oversee all take-offs, quantity surveys, labor and material pricing, subcontractor scopes, and vendor quotations in accordance with company procedures.
Direct bid strategy, project selection, risk evaluation, value engineering, and pricing decisions for complex and high-value electrical construction opportunities.
Perform senior-level review of estimates, bid summaries, scope letters, exclusions, qualifications, bid forms, and final submissions prior to executive approval.
Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, general contractors, and internal stakeholders to strengthen pricing intelligence and market position.
Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, contractual risks, and opportunities; generate and manage RFIs as needed during the preconstruction and bidding process.
Partner closely with Executive Management and Operations through bid reviews and construction turnover meetings to ensure complete transfer of scope, assumptions, risks, budgets, and commitments.

Employment Type: Full Time

Career Level: Senior Leadership / Department Head

Years of Experience: 15 years

Qualifications/Requirements:

A minimum of 15 years of progressive electrical estimating experience, including significant experience leading estimators and complex bid pursuits.
Demonstrated success estimating large, complex electrical construction projects; experience across multiple State Electric market sectors is strongly preferred.
Expert knowledge of electrical construction means and methods, labor productivity, material/equipment pricing, subcontractor scope development, and the National Electrical Code.
Proven ability to lead bid strategy, evaluate risk, identify scope gaps, and make sound commercial decisions under deadline pressure.
Strong leadership and people-management skills with a track record of mentoring, developing, and holding high-performing estimating teams accountable.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other bid documents and translate them into complete, defensible estimates.
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to benchmark historical performance, evaluate market conditions, and improve estimating accuracy and consistency.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with executive leadership, operations teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits, prioritize resources, and meet critical bid deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
Proficiency with estimating technology and digital takeoff tools; strong working knowledge of ConEst is highly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working proficiency in Microsoft Word and related business applications.

Pay and Benefits:

Highly competitive salaries to commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Performance Based Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Matching 401K
Paid Vacation
10 Paid Holidays
Vacation Wellness Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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