Senior Estimator - Civil & Public Works

Join a respected construction and infrastructure organization that is making a major investment in its preconstruction team as part of a long-term growth strategy. This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-profile public works projects, help shape bidding strategy, and play a key role in complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Massachusetts.

Senior Estimator - Civil & Public Works Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range of $165K

• Bonus opportunity based on hit rate and project margin performance

• Health stipend

• Gas card

• PTO package

• Long-term growth opportunity with succession planning in place

• Direct exposure to large-scale public infrastructure projects

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced industry leaders during knowledge transfer process

Senior Estimator - Civil & Public Works Requirements & Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience within heavy civil, utility, water/wastewater, or infrastructure construction

• Strong understanding of public bidding processes, ideally Massachusetts Chapter 149

• Experience estimating projects in the $1M to $9M range

• Proficiency with SAGE Estimating or similar estimating software

• Experience using Bluebeam for digital takeoffs

• Ability to interpret complex plans, specifications, and phased construction documents

• Experience working on active facility projects with operational constraints

• Strong understanding of underground utilities, site work, piping, sewer repairs, and infrastructure rehabilitation

• Ability to identify project risk, scope gaps, and constructability concerns before bid submission

• Experience building subcontractor and vendor coverage for public bids

• Comfortable collaborating with operations and field teams during preconstruction planning

• Ability to manage multiple bid opportunities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines

• Experience supporting public work prequalification submissions is highly preferred

Unique day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Developing complete and defensible bid packages for public infrastructure projects

• Reviewing incomplete bid documents and proactively identifying assumptions, gaps, and risk exposure

• Coordinating estimating efforts for phased rehabilitation projects within active treatment facilities

• Supporting DCAMM prequalification efforts and public agency submissions

• Building and strengthening relationships with subcontractors, vendors, municipalities, and agencies

• Collaborating with operations teams to improve constructability and reduce bid-day uncertainty

• Participating in a structured knowledge transfer process with a retiring estimator to preserve historical cost data and project insights

Senior Estimator - Civil & Public C Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience with wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, or process-driven facility construction

• Familiarity with PFAS or chemical treatment systems

• Experience working with MassDOT, MWRA, DCR, or municipal public works agencies

• Existing subcontractor network throughout New England

• Strong communication skills with both office and field personnel

• Ability to anticipate challenges early and proactively solve problems

• Background in phased rehabilitation or occupied facility construction

• Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments