Consigli Construction

Builds East Coast schools, hospitals and labs

Senior Estimator

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePortland, OR, USA$137k - $195kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the estimating field.
At least 10 years of experience in construction.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
Understanding of how market conditions influence pricing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Extreme attention to detail.
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and self-prioritize.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Lead estimating efforts on complex and large-scale projects, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations, and monitoring industry developments applicable to estimating.
Ensure the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently and client expectations are exceeded throughout the project duration.
Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs and expectations.
Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.
Facilitate collaboration among team members and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Participate in business development activities, presentations, and interviews.
Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish the value of the work.
Understand the full project scope through document review and by asking questions of the design team and owner.
Prepare value engineering and risk analyses.
Prepare qualifications and assumptions for estimates.
Prepare cost comparisons and reconcile them with previous estimates.
Manage the subcontractor solicitation and selection process.
Prepare Exhibit B and/or scope sheets.
Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Senior Estimator

Consigli Construction · Portland, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-09

Salary: USD 137,000–195,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Estimating

Description

Employment Type: Full-Time

FSLA: Salary/Exempt

Division: Estimating

Department: Estimating

Reports to: Chief Estimator

Supervisory Duties: Yes

Salary Range: $137,000 - $195,000

Lead all estimating efforts on the most complex and large-scale projects, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Key Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Extreme attention to detail required.
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities. 
Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize. 
Motivated and driven.
Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.

Required Experience

BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating field.
10+ years of experience in construction.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.
Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.

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About the Company

Consigli Construction

Builds East Coast schools, hospitals and labs

Consigli Construction builds and renovates schools, hospitals, laboratories and other buildings for institutional and commercial clients, combining construction management with its own trade crews. Its restoration work includes the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery in Washington. Clients across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Caribbean hire it as a construction manager or general contractor to estimate costs, plan schedules and coordinate building systems in 3D before construction. Teams then manage budgets, safety and subcontractors, with some building components prefabricated in factory settings. Founded in 1905 and fully employee-owned since 2018, Consigli is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Milford, MA
Founded: 1905

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