Healthcare Estimator - Boston, MA - $170k

Boston, Massachusetts Permanent USD150,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
I'm partnered with one of Boston's most established construction managers to identify a Healthcare Estimator to support a rapidly expanding healthcare and life science portfolio. This role offers exposure to some of the largest and most complex healthcare projects in New England, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work after tenure.
  • Flagship healthcare projects with long-term backlog
  • Hybrid flexibility with top-tier compensation

About Our Client

My client is a 100+ year-old, Boston-based construction manager with over $500M in annual revenue and a growing footprint in Healthcare, Academic, and Life Science construction. With major joint ventures underway, they are on track to exceed $750M in annual volume, supported by a team of roughly 210 professionals and continued strategic hiring.

They are widely respected for tackling technically complex, occupied healthcare environments and for maintaining a culture that balances high-profile work with reasonable workloads, strong staffing plans, and employee retention.

Job Description

As a Healthcare Estimator, you will play a critical role in preconstruction and pursuit strategy, including:

  • Preparing detailed conceptual through GMP estimates for healthcare projects
  • Analyzing drawings, specifications, and scope documents for accuracy and risk
  • Leading quantity takeoffs and subcontractor bid leveling
  • Supporting pursuits for hospital, life science, pharmaceutical, and clean room work
  • Collaborating with operations, preconstruction, and design partners
  • Participating in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives
  • Assisting with bids across Massachusetts and expanding work in Southern & Central New Hampshire

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Healthcare Estimator should have:

  • 5-10+ years of estimating experience, preferably in healthcare construction
  • Background with hospital, pharmaceutical, life science, clean room, or occupied projects
  • Experience working for a reputable General Contractor or Construction Manager
  • Strong technical estimating skill set with attention to detail
  • Familiarity with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, and P6 (or similar)
  • Ability to collaborate across large, multi-disciplinary project teams

What's on Offer

  • Base salary ranging from $130,000-$180,000+, depending on experience
  • Hybrid and work-from-home flexibility for estimating staff
  • Exposure to landmark healthcare projects, including billion-dollar hospital work
  • Paid parking or full MBTA commuter benefits
  • Overtime pay for weekend and holiday work when required
  • Paid training, CSL courses, and Passive House certifications
  • Union book support for eligible professionals
  • Strong company culture with social events, volunteer opportunities, and team activities
Contact
Savannah Sullivan
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7011264

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Boston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Savannah Sullivan
Job Reference
JN-052026-7011264