Heavy Highway Estimator - Newtown, PA

LVI Associates; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates in Newtown, PA seeks an experienced Estimator to support bidding for heavy highway, bridge, structural concrete, and transportation infrastructure projects. The role involves preparing estimates, takeoffs, and bid proposals, reviewing plans and documents, and developing pricing for labor, equipment, materials, and subs.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil estimating, ability to read civil/structural plans, and proficiency with takeoff software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
• Background in heavy highway, bridges, structures, or structural concrete.
• Ability to read and interpret civil and structural plans.
• Experience with estimating and takeoff software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid proposals.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop pricing for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals.
• Collaborate with project management and field operations during bid reviews.

Skills

Estimating 5+ yrs

Heavy civil experience

Reading plans

Estimating software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Takeoff software

Estimating software

Job description

A well-established heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to support bidding efforts for heavy highway, bridge, structural concrete, and transportation infrastructure projects.

Estimator - Heavy Highway & Structures

Newtown, PA

$120,000-$160,000

A well-established heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to support bidding efforts for heavy highway, bridge, structural concrete, and transportation infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid proposals
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Develop pricing for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals
• Collaborate with project management and field operations during bid reviews

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction
• Background in heavy highway, bridges, structures, or structural concrete
• Ability to read and interpret civil and structural plans
• Experience with estimating and takeoff software
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Benefits

• Stable pipeline of transportation and infrastructure projects
• Health insurance and comprehensive benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development and advancement opportunities