Senior Estimator, Construction; GC & CM

Pay: $150,000 to $180,000.

Bonus: performance-based bonuses.

Type:
Full Time, Exempt.

Are you experienced with complex projects and you are a relentless senior construction estimator who is looking for a general contracting / construction management company with an award-winning culture and a seriously bright future?

We take great pride in our construction and our teamwork. ACC, founded in 1942, has undergone major leadership and organizational improvement in recent years—earning multiple awards, including “Best Place to Work” for our culture, commitment to development, and career advancement pathways.

Our long-term strategic growth plan is underway, supported by strong financials, a strong team, and industry reputation. We are a GC & CM company that builds across a range of markets. This Senior Estimator role is focused on our expansion efforts and will work projects in water and wastewater treatment plants/facilities/tanks and in commercial construction.

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The right candidate:

• Balances precision, timelines, and profitability
• Asks the extra question and researches to validate details
• Enjoys collaboration across preconstruction, operations, and engineering
• Has the drive, humility, loyalty, and coachability to rise within a high-standards organization
• Has 10+ years of experience in the more complex type of construction estimating. That can include:
• High‑engineered based construction - water and wastewater treatment plants/facilities, towers, tanks, pump stations, instrumentation, complex electrical, large equipment installation, large civil concrete work, etc.
• Commercial construction with 1yr+ schedules and include complex project requirements, such as a $50M multi‑family, multi‑building apartments.

If this is you, or if this is mostly you and you have the goals, drive, humility, loyalty, and coachability to rise to this high standard, then you are the right fit for The Associated Construction Company. You can have an amazing journey here.

• Lead estimating efforts for complex commercial & infrastructure bids.
• Perform full quantity take‑offs and subcontractor/supplier price comparisons.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Identify risk factors, constructability issues, and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Produce competitive bid packages with clear breakdowns.
• Collaborate with operational and engineering teams during pre‑bid planning.
• Maintain historical cost tools and databases.
• Train/mentor others as appropriate.
• Uphold ACC’s core values, professionalism, and culture standards.
• Be a self‑starter with the traits of reliability, honesty, patience, resiliency, prioritization, grit, team player, and dynamic thinker.
• Maintain a flexible approach to adapt with company changes.

• Bachelor’s degree or work equivalent.
• 10+ experience with complex estimating projects, as noted in the preferred types: commercial and environmental.
• Must have good math skills: such as basic algebra, construction partial geometry and trigonometry, and standard practical math for fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Takeoff expertise.
• High proficiency with computers, Microsoft 365 tools (especially Excel), and learning new software.
• High proficiency with typing.
• Experience coordinating with and supporting leaders for team meetings and company reviews.
• Driver’s license is required.
• Reliable Transportation.

Monday to Friday.

Daytime schedule aligned with project team.

Expected hours: 50hrs a week.

• 401(K) employer matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Career advancement opportunities and program
• Supplemental pay types:
  Bonus opportunities

This role will work out of the headquarters in Hartford, CT.