Senior Estimator - Civil Construction

Overview

Lead/Senior Estimator | Large Heavy Civil | Multiple Office Locations in Greater Boston

We’re working with a civil contractor in the Northeast who’s doing real work in Civil Construction and is in need of a leader in their estimating department.

• Reading and breaking down plans like a builder—not just a box-checker.
• Estimating all civil scopes: sitework, excavation, utilities, grading—you know the drill.
• Working the phones with subcontractors, qualifying them, and keeping pricing competitive.
• Helping prep subcontracts and POs post-award.
• Supporting pre-bid schedules, and weighing in on logistics, QC, and safety.
• Pulling together pricing for both hard bids and negotiated work.
• Coordinating with CAD/Drafters and engineers when needed—this is a team sport.
• Reviewing technical specs and bid documents so nothing slips through the cracks.
• Basically: being part of the full precon effort, not just “doing takeoffs.”

• 5+ years of estimating experience, ideally with a civil GC or site subcontractor.
• Civil Engineering degree is preferred—but if you’ve done the job, that counts.
• Comfortable navigating drawings, specs, and proposals.
• Good communicator—you’ll be in touch with subs, vendors, and internal teams.
• Bonus if you’ve helped put together full bids or budgets, not just pieces.

• Solid company, growing pipeline, steady backlog.
• You’ll learn from seasoned folks who’ve been doing this for decades.
• Pay and benefits are strong. So is the team.
• Real projects, real responsibility, and a seat at the table early in your career.

No pressure. No résumé sent without your okay. If this sounds close to what you want—even if the timing isn’t perfect—let’s have a proper conversation.

• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

• Project Management

• Construction