Estimator - Civil/Site Work Projects up to $30M

Michael Page; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI in Hatfield, MA is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate construction cost estimates for property projects and to support informed project decisions within the Construction department. You will review plans, build pricing, and help guide bidding with clear financial information.

The role requires detailing labor, materials, equipment and subcontractor costs, creating bid packages, maintaining records, and updating estimates as plans or pricing change.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to price labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work.
• Experience gathering and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotes.
• Ability to identify estimating assumptions, cost risks, and scope gaps.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing bid documents and estimate records.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, drawings, specifications, and scope details to define estimating needs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work.
• Request, review, and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing to support accurate bids.
• Identify cost drivers, assumptions, and scope gaps before submitting estimates.
• Create bid packages and estimate summaries that clearly present project costs.
• Maintain organized estimating records, pricing details, and supporting project documentation.
• Coordinate with Construction team members to confirm project requirements and estimate inputs.
• Update estimates when project plans, specifications, or pricing information changes.

Skills

Review construction plans

Price labor & materials

Gather supplier quotes

Identify cost risks & scope gaps

Prepare bid documents

Job description

As an Estimator in Hatfield, you will prepare accurate construction cost estimates for property projects and help the company plan work with clear financial information. You will work within the Construction department to review project details, build pricing, and support informed project decisions.

This organization is a respected heavy civil and site development contractor known for delivering complex infrastructure, excavation, utility, and earthwork projects throughout the region. It has built a reputation for completing challenging projects safely, on time, and within budget through detailed planning and strong field execution. The company combines the resources and capabilities of a larger contractor with the collaborative culture and responsiveness of a family-run business. Employees are empowered to take ownership of their work in an environment that values integrity, accountability, communication, and continuous improvement. Clients rely on the team for its problem-solving mindset, technical expertise, and commitment to quality on every project. With a growing portfolio and a focus on long-term relationships, the organization offers professionals the opportunity to make a visible impact while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects

Description

• Review project plans, drawings, specifications, and scope details to define estimating needs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work.
• Request, review, and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing to support accurate bids.
• Identify cost drivers, assumptions, and scope gaps before submitting estimates.
• Create bid packages and estimate summaries that clearly present project costs.
• Maintain organized estimating records, pricing details, and supporting project documentation.
• Coordinate with Construction team members to confirm project requirements and estimate inputs.
• Update estimates when project plans, specifications, or pricing information changes.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Estimator should have:

• Experience reviewing construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to price labor, materials, and equipment, and subcontractor work.
• Experience gathering and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotes.
• Ability to identify estimating assumptions, cost risks, and scope gaps.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing bid documents and estimate records.

Job Offer

A successful Estimator will receive:

• Salary of $130,000 to $160,000.
• Full benefits package.
• Bonus Potential
• 401K+ match

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.