Senior Construction Estimator - Civil & Bridge Projects

S&R Corporation; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Growth opportunities

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Mentor/Apprentice Program

Short- and long-term disability

Paid Holidays

Profit Sharing

Job summary

S&R Corporation in Lowell, MA is seeking a full-time Construction Estimator to join our team. You’ll plan, bid, and manage cost estimates for commercial, civil, and bridge projects, with a structured schedule from 7 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, coordinate with vendors, and lead bid reviews with the Department Manager. The role requires strong reading of plans and accuracy, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience in commercial, civil, and bridge work.
• 5+ years estimating and bidding heavy civil work.
• Familiarity with public bid processes.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of cost estimation methods and safety costs.

Responsibilities

• Attend planning meetings to decide which projects to bid and bid approach.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs to understand projects.
• Decide whether to do work in-house or hire subcontractors and obtain quotations.
• Review plans, specifications, and geotech reports to inform estimates.
• Perform cost calculations, quantity takeoffs, and analyze construction methods.
• Lead bid reviews with the Department Manager and communicate outcomes to the project team.
• Identify potential risks and include safety costs in estimates.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

OST (On-Screen Takeoff)

Trimble Business Center

Job description

S&R Corporation in Lowell, MA is seeking a full-time Construction Estimator to join our team. You’ll plan, bid, and manage cost estimates for commercial, civil, and bridge projects, with a structured schedule from 7 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, coordinate with vendors, and lead bid reviews with the Department Manager. The role requires strong reading of plans and accuracy, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.