Senior Estimator: Heavy Civil & Bridge Leader

J.F. White Contracting; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

J.F. White Contracting in Framingham, MA is seeking a Senior Estimator with strong heavy civil experience. The role covers earthwork, excavation support, utilities, and cast-in-place concrete in urban settings, leading bids and an estimating team.

You will prepare comprehensive estimates, manage subcontractor buys, and present project strategies to executives while mentoring junior staff and pursuing new clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• 15 years of Heavy Civil/Highway and Bridge construction experience.
• 15 years of estimating/project management experience with lead estimator on +$50M projects.
• Experience with earthwork, excavation support, bridges, utilities, and cast-in-place concrete, urban environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete estimates for small to large heavy civil projects, solo or as team lead.
• Estimate bridge, roadwork, and railroad/transit construction components.
• Manage estimating staff on large or JV estimates.
• Identify quantity takeoffs and risks; oversee subcontractor/vendor proposals.
• Develop bid timelines, pre-bid schedules, and post-bid buyouts.
• Present project means, methods, and risks to executives; grow client base.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Excel (advanced)

HeavyBid

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HeavyBid

Windows

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

J.F. White Contracting in Framingham, MA is seeking a Senior Estimator with strong heavy civil experience. The role covers earthwork, excavation support, utilities, and cast-in-place concrete in urban settings, leading bids and an estimating team.

You will prepare comprehensive estimates, manage subcontractor buys, and present project strategies to executives while mentoring junior staff and pursuing new clients.