Senior Estimator

Waters Construction; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical

Dental & Vision insurance

Bonus program

401(k) profit sharing

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Waters Construction in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator for a backfilled role with growth toward Chief Estimator. Hybrid work is available after 1 year in office, with a base compensation of $160,000–$180,000 DOE and excellent benefits plus a bonus program.

Regular in-office presence in Bridgeport is expected. The role requires pricing, understanding construction methods, Primavera pre‑award and baseline schedules, and clear risk communication before bid day.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of significant heavy civil estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review estimates for roadwork, sitework, paving, drainage, utilities, earthwork, concrete and subcontracted scopes.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Roadwork

Sitework

Primavera

Pre‑award scheduling

Baseline scheduling

Plan reading

Quantity takeoff

Estimating from field production

Coordination with ops

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Location

Bridgeport, CT (Hybrid work is available upon agreement after 1 year in office)

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $160,000–$180,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits & Bonus Program

Position Summary

Waters Construction is seeking a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator who wants more than another estimating job. We are backfilling a senior estimator who has been with the company for 25 years and are looking for the right person to train for a near‑future Chief Estimator role.

The right person can price the work, understand how it will be built, create Primavera pre‑award schedules, prepare baseline schedules after award, and communicate risk clearly before bid day.

What you will do

• Prepare and review estimates for roadwork, sitework, paving, drainage, utilities, earthwork, concrete and subcontracted scopes.
• Perform and review quantity takeoffs from plans, profiles, cross sections, bid forms and specifications.
• Build estimates from labor, equipment, materials, trucking, subcontractors, vendors and production assumptions.
• Create Primavera pre‑award schedules for bid strategy, phasing, procurement, MOT, milestones and project duration.
• Create Primavera baseline schedules after award for owner submission and project control.
• Review subcontractor and vendor quotes for scope gaps, exclusions and schedule risk.
• Participate in bid reviews and support the handoff from estimating to operations.
• Help mentor junior estimators and grow toward estimating department leadership.

What we are looking for

• Significant heavy civil estimating experience. 5-10 years of civil estimating experience
• Strong understanding of roadwork, sitework, paving, drainage, utilities, earthwork, concrete and subcontracted scopes.
• Ability to estimate from field production, not just historical unit prices.
• Hands‑on Primavera experience.
• Ability to create pre‑award schedules and baseline schedules.
• Strong plan reading, specification review and quantity takeoff ability.
• Understanding of equipment, crews, trucking, staging, traffic control, productivity, weather and sequencing.
• Calm judgment, high accountability, strong follow‑through and willingness to learn Waters' way.

Why this opportunity is different

• This is a succession opportunity, not a short‑term seat.
• The person hired will learn from long‑standing 65 years of Waters estimating knowledge.
• The role works closely with leadership, estimating, operations and field personnel.
• For the right person, this role can become a path toward Chief Estimator.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary Range: $160,000 – $180,000 (DOE)
• Insurance: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (100% paid for the individual, 50% for family members)
• Bonus Program: Based on individual, company, and division performance
• 401k and Profit Sharing Plan: Safe harbor 401K profit sharing contribution. One‑year vesting period for the profit sharing contribution.
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and training

Location Details

This position is based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Regular office presence is expected. Hybrid work arrangement is available upon agreement after 1 year in office. Occasional travel to project sites, pre‑bid meetings, and field reviews may be required.

Waters Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.