Estimator

Keiter; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid holidays

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Hatfield Construction, a division of Keiter Corporation, seeks an Estimator focused on sitework and heavy civil estimating. You will analyze project plans, develop quantity takeoffs, and price earthwork, utilities, drainage, and paving for public and private projects valued from $250,000 to $5,000,000.

The role requires collaboration with project managers, field operations, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate budgets and competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of preconstruction or estimating experience.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints; strong grasp of construction costs and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Follow approved estimating practices to produce accurate, timely estimates.
• Review drawings, specs, and geotechnical reports.
• Develop budgets with quantity takeoffs, labor and equipment calculations, and subcontractor pricing.
• Perform site and civil quantity takeoffs (earthwork, utilities, paving).
• Price self-performed work using crew rates and material costs.
• Present final estimates to management for client submission.

Skills

Site & civil construction

Strong math skills

Reading plans & blueprints

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

Procore

InSite Elevation Pro

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

REPORTS TO: Director of Pre-Construction

ABOUT HATFIELD CONSTRUCTION

Hatfield Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keiter Corporation, provides heavy civil, earthwork, and sitework services to clients throughout the region. For nearly two decades, we have delivered high-quality residential, commercial, and municipal projects across Western Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Our success is built on our people: skilled professionals who act with integrity, take pride in their work, and know that strong teams produce exceptional results. We are seeking an Estimator who shares these values and brings confidence, precision, and professionalism to every project.

WHY JOIN HATFIELD

Hatfield Construction is a growing division backed by the resources of Keiter Corporation. The Estimator will play a central role in how Hatfield prices and wins work as the division grows.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Estimator analyzes project plans, specifications, and requirements to accurately estimate construction project costs. This role involves determining the quantities and costs of materials, labor, equipment, and other resources needed to produce competitive project budgets. The Estimator collaborates closely with project managers, field operations, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate estimates that align with project goals and timelines. The role focuses on sitework and heavy civil work, including earthwork, site utilities, drainage, and paving, for public and private projects typically ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Produce accurate estimates that align with drawings and specifications
• Manage bids from vendors and subcontractors
• Deliver estimates that track closely to final job costs
• Meet every bid deadline with complete, accurate submissions

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow approved estimating practices consistent with company guidelines to produce comprehensive, accurate, and timely estimates that lead to successful projects
• Review project documents, including but not limited to specifications, drawings, and geotechnical reports
• Develop a thorough, accurate budget and plan for the project with quantity takeoffs, labor and equipment calculations, and subcontractor pricing based on contract documents
• Perform site and civil quantity takeoffs, including earthwork cut and fill, trenching, utilities, aggregates, and paving
• Price self-performed work using crew and equipment production rates, trucking, and material hauling costs
• Calculate the total cost of projects and communicate any budget deviations
• Present finalized project estimates to company management for final review before delivering them to clients

Cost Analysis

• Identify labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and schedule requirements
• Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, and related items

Vendor and Subcontractor Coordination

• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors
• Engage in regular conversations with project managers and field operations staff about vendor and subcontractor qualifications for future work
• Solicit vendor and subcontractor bids for assigned projects to obtain comparative and competitive quotations for materials and subcontracted services
• Participate in project site walkthroughs with potential subcontractors and vendors
• Complete thorough scope reviews of vendor and subcontractor proposals

Bid Preparation and Project Handoff

• Ensure that all bid/estimate documents are filled in completely and accurately, and final numbers have been reviewed by management, before submission to the client
• Prepare public bid submissions, including prevailing wage pricing, required bid forms, and bonding
• Hand off awarded estimates to the project manager and superintendent, and support subcontractor and vendor buyout
• Compare estimated and actual job costs at closeout to refine pricing and production rates

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Certifications/Skills

• Extensive knowledge of site and civil construction, along with the ability to read plans and blueprints
• Thorough understanding of construction costs, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, accounting, and engineering principles
• Strong math skills and exceptional attention to detail
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of preconstruction or estimating experience
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel and estimating software
• Strong preference for experience with Procore construction management software, InSite Elevation Pro takeoff software, and Microsoft Project scheduling

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K 3% weekly contribution retirement plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Earned Time Off for vacation, sick, or personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee referral program bonus

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hatfield Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-Time Schedule:

Monday – Friday on-site

Location:

327 West Street, North Hatfield, MA, with regular travel to project sites in Massachusetts and Connecticut

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience