Estimator

The Civi Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

The Civi Group LLC is seeking an Estimator in Springfield, MA to join our commercial civil infrastructure team. You will perform day‑to‑day estimating tasks, from quantity take-offs to budgeting and bid preparation, collaborating with project teams and subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing.

You should have at least three years of estimating experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong math and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, engineering or construction management preferred.
• Minimum of three years estimating experience in civil infrastructure or commercial sectors.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and meet deadlines with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project team members on estimates.
• Interpret plans and identify materials for bids; check estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs and manage pricing efforts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quantity take-offs

Math proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

The Civi Group has partnered with one of the leading family-owned General Contracting Company in Springfield on their search for an Estimator with experience in the Commercial / Civil Infrastructure sector to work on their medium to large-scale Construction Projects.

As the Estimator, you will be responsible for day-to-day tasks associated with estimating construction projects, including quantity take-offs, cost management, communication, and budgeting. The role will involve performing field take-offs, communicating with construction teams and subcontractors, preparing RFPs, and analyzing bids.

Compensation:

• Salary: Up to approximately $130K based on experience
• Benefits: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and the opportunity for performance-based bonuses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with project team members.
• Interpret plans, identify construction materials to bid, and double-check estimates.
• Perform and/or manage the project scoping, clarifying, and pricing effort.
• Maintain project lists and vendor database.
• Print plans and specifications to develop estimate database.
• Obtain subcontractor and vendor quotes.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist with schedules and estimates as needed.
• Write/create proposal documents as needed.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings.

Skills & Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of three years of estimating experience, ideally within the civil infrastructure, commercial and/or vertical construction sectors.
• Candidate must be able to read and understand blueprints.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and provide a professional level of communication.
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills (proficient with Microsoft Office Programs).
• Ability to work constructively in a fast pasted, team environment.

The Civi Group LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.