Senior Estimator; Heavy Civil

Saiia Construction is hiring for a Senior Estimator with heavy civil construction experience to support expansive growth for 2026 and beyond!

Position Summary: The Senior Estimator is responsible for, but not limited to client engagement, reviewing bid documents, detailed and comprehensive quantity take-off, securing subcontractor and vendor pricing, preparing accurate cost estimates and bid documents for new and existing heavy civil construction and underground utility projects.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale.

As a Mas Tec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

Mas Tec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

• Review bid requirements to ensure all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for.
• Actively participating in project pre-bid meetings, site tours and bid review meetings.
• Coordinate takeoff drawings and secure subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring bids are completed accurately and timely.
• Review drawings and highlight any areas of concern.
• Report to the lead estimator the risks and special considerations of a project for profit evaluation.
• Prepare or assist the lead estimator with project schedule and work plan development.
• Review successful estimates with project developers and area managers prior to job commencement.
• Prepare or assist project manager in project budgets.
• Assist Project Managers with the preparation of project change estimates as required.
• Seek cost-effective methods for inclusion in estimating projects.
• Assist in preparation of bid package for subcontractor quotation.
• Performs additional assignments per Director of Pre-Construction’s request.

• Proficiency with all necessary technological tools, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with the ability to use other software as necessary.
• Proficiency in InEight, Hard Dollar, Bid Build, Heavy Bid or similar construction estimating software.
• Prepare project drawing files and perform quantity and volume take-offs using 2D software (e.g., Bluebeam Revu) and 3D software (e.g., AGTEK, Civil CAD).
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera or similar construction scheduling software.
• Understanding of civil engineering design and construction methods and industry standards.
• Knowledge of mass grading and earthwork, stream restoration and rehabilitation, stormwater management, erosion control, and utility infrastructure requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to disseminate information effectively.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, good decision-making skills, and the ability to approach and handle problems strategically.
• Experience with job costing, scheduling and estimating contract changes.
• Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of project engineering/estimating experience on heavy civil construction projects including excavation and underground utilities.

• Works in an office environment at the Corporate office or in the field.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold.
• May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites.
• Moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and…