Heavy Civil Estimator - Bridges, Highways & Marine

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

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.