Estimator - Civil / Highways / Bridges / Marine

The Civi Group; Salisbury (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Civi Group is seeking an Estimator with a strong background in heavy civil estimating to support projects in the Northern Boston area. The role focuses on quantity take-offs, cost management, budgeting, and bid preparation for heavy civil, highway, bridge, and marine works.

Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams, analyzing plans, preparing RFPs, and managing vendor quotes. A bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in heavy civil estimating are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Strong mathematical skills and computing ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project team members.
• Interpret plans and identify construction materials for bidding on heavy civil projects.
• Manage scoping, clarification, and pricing efforts.
• Maintain project lists and vendor database.
• Generate estimates from quantity take-offs and quotes.
• Assist with schedules and estimates as required.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job Estimator - Civil / Highways / Bridges / Marine

The Civi Group has partnered with one of the leading family-owned bridge, highway, transit, railroad, and marine contractors in Northern Boston in their search for an Estimator with a specialized background in heavy civil estimating.

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 $140K 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:

• Collaborate effectively with project team members.
• Interpret plans and identify construction materials for bidding purposes, with a focus on heavy civil projects.
• Manage project scoping, clarification, and pricing efforts.
• Maintain project lists and vendor database.
• Generate estimates through quantity take-offs and subcontractor/vendor quotes.
• Assist with schedules and estimates as required.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings.

Skills & Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of heavy civil estimating experience, with a track record in highway, bridge, marine, rail, and trackwork projects.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 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.