Estimator

SPS New England, Inc.; Salisbury (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

SPS New England, Inc. in Salisbury, MA is seeking an Associate Estimator to support bid preparation and management for heavy civil construction projects.

You will perform quantity take-offs, cost estimating, subcontractor outreach, and bid close-out while collaborating with experienced estimators, project managers, and the construction team. Project types include bridge, highway, railroad/trackwork, and marine work with values from several million up to billions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
• 2–5 years of estimating or related construction experience, preferably in heavy civil or transportation infrastructure.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, HCSS HeavyJob, Bluebeam, Agtek, Primavera P6, Procore, and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Estimating experience in Bridge, Highway, Railroad/Trackwork, or Marine Construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing accurate, detailed, and timely estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
• Review and interpret project plans, specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist with cost analysis for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Request and organize subcontractor and supplier quotes and assist with quote comparisons and cost leveling.
• Assist with developing project schedules and constructability reviews as part of the estimating process.
• Participate in bid review meetings and assist with bid preparation and final close-out.
• Maintain organized estimate files, historical cost information, and project data.
• Assist project teams following contract award by providing estimate breakdowns and cost information.
• Work closely with senior estimators and project teams to understand construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Perform additional estimating and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Willingness to learn software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

HCSS HeavyJob

Bluebeam

Agtek

Primavera P6

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Estimator will support the preparation and management of bids for heavy civil construction projects and contribute to various phases of the estimating process. Responsibilities will include bid set-up, quantity take-offs, subcontractor and vendor outreach, cost estimating, and bid close-out. The Associate Estimator will work closely with experienced estimators, project managers, and other members of the construction team to develop accurate and competitive estimates.

Project values may range from $5 million to over $2 billion, covering a variety of heavy civil infrastructure work, including Bridge, Highway, Railroad/Trackwork, and Marine Construction. Experience in these areas of heavy civil construction is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing accurate, detailed, and timely estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
• Review and interpret project plans, specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist with cost analysis for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Request and organize subcontractor and supplier quotes and assist with quote comparisons and cost leveling.
• Assist with developing project schedules and constructability reviews as part of the estimating process.
• Participate in bid review meetings and assist with bid preparation and final close-out.
• Maintain organized estimate files, historical cost information, and project data.
• Assist project teams following contract award by providing estimate breakdowns and cost information.
• Work closely with senior estimators and project teams to develop an understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Perform additional estimating and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
• 2–5 years of estimating or related construction experience, preferably in heavy civil or transportation infrastructure.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, HCSS HeavyJob, Bluebeam, Agtek, Primavera P6, Procore, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Estimating or construction experience involving Bridge, Highway, Railroad/Trackwork, or Marine Construction preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction means, methods, materials, and sequencing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new software and estimating processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan):

SPS is an employee-owned company. We are proud to offer eligible employees the opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee-owners benefit from the success of the company and play a critical role in fostering an ownership culture within the organization, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement, and commitment to long-term success.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including participation in the ESOP for eligible employees, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth within our expanding organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of SPS New England, Inc. to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. It is also the policy of SPS New England, Inc. to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, fringe benefits or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, on the job training, classification, and referral, at all levels of employment.Consistent with these obligations, SPS New England, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Employees and applicants of SPS New England, Inc. will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

SPS New England, Inc. is seeking minority and female employees, and all employees are encouraged to recruit minority and females as well.