Estimating & Pre-Construction Coordinator
Lee Kimball
- Boston, MA
- $65,000-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Office Location: Reading, MA (Commute Required)Build What Matters-With a Team That Values ExcellenceAt Lee Kimball, we believe a home should deliver joy, day after day, year after year. With 85+ years of award-winning design-build experience, we've built a reputation for craftsmanship, creativity, and client-first service. Now, we're looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Estimating & PreConstruction Coordinator to join our team. If you thrive in a structured environment, enjoy synthesizing information across departments, and bring a methodical mindset to process improvement, we'd love to meet you!What You'll DoIn this role, you'll be the connective tissue between design, production, and trade teams-coordinating pre-construction activities, maintaining data accuracy, and managing estimating systems that directly impact our project success. You will:
- Develop accurate scopes of work and detailed estimates using our CRM platform (CoConstruct), adapting project templates based on architectural plans and team input.
- Coordinate site walkthroughs with trades, designers, and project managers to support precise pricing and scoping.
- Compile and distribute bid packages to subcontractors; collect and enter trade bids, vendor pricing, and labor estimates into CoConstruct.
- Track material costs, fixture selections, and procurement lead times to maintain accurate and current project specifications.
- Maintain and update specifications and estimates throughout the design development process.
- Create and manage project schedules and procurement timelines.
- Assist with change orders, budget reviews, and cost-tracking for ongoing project refinement.
- Work closely with leadership to streamline and optimize company systems, ensuring repeatable, high-performance operational standards.
- Solid understanding of construction project lifecycles, estimating processes, and residential remodeling
- Familiarity with reading architectural and construction plans and specifications
- Working knowledge of CRM platforms (CoConstruct preferred), MS Excel, Word, and project scheduling tools
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple estimating packages simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of interfacing with internal and external stakeholders professionally
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail, ensuring precision in budgets, specifications, and data tracking
- Ability to synthesize and manage complex information with minimal supervision
- Capable of adjusting priorities based on changing project timelines and scopes
- Able to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement attitude
- Professional, dependable, and team-oriented
- Committed to delivering high-quality work and upholding company values
- Be part of a legacy brand that's recognized for excellence in design and construction
- Thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contribution directly impacts client satisfaction
- Enjoy career growth opportunities, professional development, and exposure to high-caliber projects
- Join a team that values systems thinking, attention to detail, and a deep respect for craftsmanship