Construction Estimator

Fulcrum Associates – Southern New Hampshire
Reports to: Vice President

About the Construction Estimator Role

Fulcrum Associates is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to support preconstruction efforts across a diverse portfolio of commercial projects. This role plays a key part in early project planning, budgeting, and collaboration with operations, clients, and design teams.

We are not simply filling a seat — we are looking for someone who will strengthen our preconstruction capability and contribute to winning work as we continue to grow.

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

  • Produce high-quality, reliable estimates
  • Contribute to awarded projects
  • Strengthen collaboration between estimating, operations, and clients
  • Participate in preconstruction strategy discussions

Project Types & Sizes

Sectors

  • Commercial
  • Multi-Residential
  • Medical
  • Life Science

Typical Project Size

  • Majority: $1M – $12M
  • Occasional: $13M – $80M

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate conceptual, GMP, design-build, and hard bid estimates
  • Develop and maintain bid documents throughout preconstruction
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and subcontractor proposals
  • Generate quantity takeoffs and cost analyses
  • Build and maintain subcontractor/vendor relationships
  • Attend pre-bid walkthroughs and client/design meetings
  • Assist in project RFIs and proposal preparation
  • Maintain historical cost data and estimating database
  • Compare estimated vs. actual costs and analyze discrepancies
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, PMs, and Business Development
  • Present estimates and participate in client discussions

Required Experience

  • 8–10+ years construction estimating experience
  • Experience in commercial, residential, medical, or similar sectors
  • Ability to independently run estimates (minimal supervision)
  • Strong understanding of construction means & methods
  • Knowledge of New Hampshire market pricing preferred
  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

Technical Skills

  • Bluebeam (required)
  • BuildingConnected (or ability to learn quickly)
  • Microsoft Office / Excel
  • On-Screen Takeoff / Procore experience a plus

What We’re Looking For

You are:

  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • Open-minded and adaptable
  • Comfortable interacting with clients and design teams
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and deadline driven
  • Professional communicator

You are NOT:

  • Defensive or territorial
  • “My way only” mindset
  • Non-collaborative

Work Environment

  • Collaborative, team-focused company culture
  • Occasional site visits and meetings
  • Flexibility around deadlines typical of preconstruction work

Why Fulcrum Associates

We are a growing construction management firm known for strong relationships, repeat clients, and a collaborative environment. Our teams work closely together and estimators are integral to project success from concept through construction.