• Position Type: Full-time (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, on-site)

• Reports To: Vice President of Estimating

• Salary Range: $100,000 to $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience

The Source and Recruit Company has been retained to support Bread Loaf Corporation in the recruitment of a skilled Estimator to join their Vermont-based team of architects, planners, and builders.

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About Bread Loaf Corporation

Bread Loaf Corporation is a fully integrated firm specializing in planning, architecture, and construction. With a reputation for technical excellence, client service, and integrity, Bread Loaf serves a wide range of clients across business, community, institutional, and cultural sectors. Headquartered in Vermont, the firm leverages a collaborative and design-driven approach to create thoughtful, high-performing buildings that stand the test of time.

About the Role

Bread Loaf is seeking an experienced Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is passionate about contributing to meaningful, well-built projects. This individual will provide accurate and timely project estimates across a range of commercial work while supporting bid strategies and project planning.

This is a full-time, on-site role based at Bread Loaf’s headquarters, with occasional regional travel (within a 3-hour radius) for pre-bid meetings and site visits—no overnight stays required. This position offers significant opportunity for long-term professional growth within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, materials pricing, labor productivity, subcontractor pricing, and overall cost analysis

• Collaborate with the Vice President of Estimating to review and schedule all bids, estimates, and value breakdowns

• Support project teams in developing total project budgets, feasibility analyses, and square-foot cost modeling

• Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering, and cost reduction exercises as needed to align with project goals

• Manage the full bid process including bid list development, scope review, bid analysis, and contract award

• Draft purchase orders and subcontracts with appropriate general and specific scopes of work

• Build and maintain strong vendor, subcontractor, and consultant relationships to improve pricing and reduce bid packages

• Attend pre-bid meetings and regularly visit job sites to support schedule, quality, and purchasing alignment

• Assist with final cost reporting and documentation for internal systems (e.g., Viewpoint)

• Contribute to achieving a company-wide target of a 20% or better hit rate on competitive bid work

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of professional estimating experience, ideally in commercial construction

• Strong background in conceptual and detailed estimating

• Experience with projects $15 million and above is preferred

• Proficiency in digital take-off and estimating software, including MC² ICE, Planswift, or equivalent platforms

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present confidently and collaborate effectively

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and contribute to a team-oriented culture

• Previous experience in residential construction is not preferred; experience in multi-family or commercial construction is strongly preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field—or equivalent field experience

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally for jobsite visits and meetings (no overnight stays required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($100,000–$130,000 annually, based on experience)

• Discretionary bonus program (company-wide)

• Health and dental insurance

• Company-paid vision insurance and life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid vacation time and holidays

• Opportunities for long-term advancement into senior management

A Warm Invitation to Apply

Bread Loaf Corporation is committed to excellence in every phase of the project lifecycle — from concept through completion. The company welcomes professionals who value teamwork, precision, and the opportunity to build structures that make a lasting impact.

If you're ready to bring your estimating expertise to a high-performing team with room to grow, we look forward to the prospect of you joining Bread Loaf Corporation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bread Loaf Corporation complies with applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, place of birth, HIV-positive status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company also meets its obligations to provide reasonable accommodations and not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Source and Recruit Company is also an equal opportunity organization committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive hiring process for all clients and candidates.