Senior Civil Estimator

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil Recruiter – Northeast at LVI Associates

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr.

This Senior Estimator role involves developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for projects to ensure the organization remains a competitive bidder. The position collaborates with a team of estimators to create multidisciplinary estimates and works independently on projects of smaller scope and complexity.

We are a long-standing, family-owned business offering a small-company atmosphere backed by large-scale resources. We are a fast-growing organization at the forefront of technology, committed to being an employer of choice for our workforce and a builder of choice for our clients.

• Engaging, complex projects
• A creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative leadership that rewards hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexible career paths and progression
• Chances to work and live across the United States

• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project and define scope of work, labor, and equipment costs.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and pricing through self-perform production-based estimates or unit price estimating.
• Analyze bid documents and material requirements to assess constructability and material needs.
• Initiate subcontractor solicitations and engage in quality discussions to gain detailed knowledge of assigned work.
• Prepare bid packages, including comparison and analysis of competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Evaluate subcontractor bonding capabilities, workload, and prior performance.
• Develop estimates for multiple delivery systems and review quotes with the project management team.
• Assist with certain post-bid buyouts.
• Participate in presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Understand contract requirements for diversity compliance.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• 8+ years of experience
• Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs, and engineering principles
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong understanding of costs and market conditions
• Accountability for commitments and continuous improvement
• Ability to interpret subcontractor quotations and project documentation accurately
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  Advanced proficiency with estimating software
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel for projects in different regions

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Other and Project Management
• Civil Engineering, Construction, and Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction