Senior Estimator - Civil Construction

Engtal; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A civil contracting company in Connecticut is seeking a Lead/Senior Estimator to manage their estimating department. This part-time position requires 5+ years of estimating experience in civil construction and a strong background in reading and analyzing plans. The ideal candidate is a good communicator and has experience with full bids or budgets. Strong pay and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for learning and responsibility early in one's career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience, ideally with a civil GC or site subcontractor.
• Comfortable navigating drawings, specs, and proposals.
• Bonus if you've helped put together full bids or budgets.
• Strong communication with subs, vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Reading and breaking down plans like a builder.
• Estimating all civil scopes: sitework, excavation, utilities, grading.
• Working with subcontractors and keeping pricing competitive.
• Helping prep subcontracts and purchase orders post-award.
• Supporting pre-bid schedules and weighing in on logistics, QC, and safety.
• Pulling together pricing for hard bids and negotiated work.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Bid preparation

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Lead/Senior Estimator | Large Heavy Civil | Multiple Office Locations in Greater Boston

We’re working with a civil contractor in the Northeast who’s doing real work in Civil Construction and is in need of a leader in their estimating department.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Reading and breaking down plans like a builder—not just a box-checker.
• Estimating all civil scopes: sitework, excavation, utilities, grading—you know the drill.
• Working the phones with subcontractors, qualifying them, and keeping pricing competitive.
• Helping prep subcontracts and POs post-award.
• Supporting pre-bid schedules, and weighing in on logistics, QC, and safety.
• Pulling together pricing for both hard bids and negotiated work.
• Coordinating with CAD/Drafters and engineers when needed—this is a team sport.
• Reviewing technical specs and bid documents so nothing slips through the cracks.
• Basically: being part of the full precon effort, not just “doing takeoffs.”

What They’re Looking For

• 5+ years of estimating experience, ideally with a civil GC or site subcontractor.
• Civil Engineering degree is preferred—but if you’ve done the job, that counts.
• Comfortable navigating drawings, specs, and proposals.
• Good communicator—you’ll be in touch with subs, vendors, and internal teams.
• Bonus if you’ve helped put together full bids or budgets, not just pieces.

Why Take the Call

• Solid company, growing pipeline, steady backlog.
• You’ll learn from seasoned folks who’ve been doing this for decades.
• Pay and benefits are strong. So is the team.
• Real projects, real responsibility, and a seat at the table early in your career.

Curious?

No pressure. No résumé sent without your okay. If this sounds close to what you want—even if the timing isn’t perfect—let’s have a proper conversation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Construction