Heavy Civil Construction Senior Estimator
Heavy Civil Construction Senior Estimator - Greater Boston Area
The firm offers a comprehensive range of civil construction services, specializing in demolition, soil management, and redevelopment of challenging sites. Its integrated structure-combining development and construction expertise-enables successful execution of high-risk, high-profile projects under strict regulatory oversight and aggressive timelines.
Position Overview
The Senior Estimator plays a critical role in the preconstruction phase, managing the process from inception to completion for assigned projects. This position requires a forward-thinking leader with strong time management skills and deep experience in estimating processes that deliver accurate, efficient results.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety: Uphold health and safety standards at all times.
- Client Engagement: Represent the company professionally with clients, subcontractors, and vendors; participate in meetings and presentations; collaborate on proposals.
- Operational Excellence: Provide accurate, timely estimates; review specifications and drawings; develop estimating strategies; recommend value engineering options; coordinate with internal resources.
- Financial Management: Prepare bid documents; review subcontractor/vendor quotes; maintain organized estimate files; collaborate with leadership on pricing.
- Team Development: Support and mentor estimating staff; coordinate resource requirements; engage in continuous improvement and collaboration.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 8 years of estimating or construction experience in the heavy civil market.
- Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software (e.g., HCSS, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Agtek).
- Strong math, computer, and communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of industry-standard cost accounting, estimating, and project management practices.
- Ability to manage diverse project types and maintain trust within teams.
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