Construction Estimator

NR Consulting; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting is seeking a Heavy Civil Construction Estimator in Hudson, MA to review drawings, prepare detailed cost estimates, and develop competitive bids. The role requires strong skills in quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, bid preparation, and evaluating subcontractor quotes, with an eye for cost factors and risks.

You will collaborate with project management and operations teams to ensure accurate estimates and timely bid submissions, supporting highway, bridge, and related civil

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of estimating experience in heavy civil, highway, or bridge construction.
• Strong knowledge of quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, and bid preparation.
• Ability to interpret civil construction plans and specifications.
• Experience evaluating subcontractor quotes, material costs, labor, and equipment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive project bids.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, cost factors, and potential estimating issues.
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams during bid preparation

Skills

Estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Cost estimation

Bid preparation

Plan interpretation

Subcontractor quotes

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Civil Construction Estimator

Location: Hudson, MA 01749

Key responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive project bids.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, cost factors, and potential estimating issues.
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams during bid preparation

Required qualifications

• 5-7 years of estimating experience in heavy civil, highway, or bridge construction.
• Strong knowledge of quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, and bid preparation.
• Ability to interpret civil construction plans and specifications.
• Experience evaluating subcontractor quotes, material costs, labor, and equipment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail