Senior Estimator: Lead Complex Heavy-Civil Bids

LVI Associates; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Full benefits package

Job summary

LVI Associates in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Estimator to own bids across heavy civil and utility projects, including civil infrastructure, underground utilities, roadway and bridge work.

You’ll play a key role in shaping projects from the preconstruction phase, developing accurate estimates, assessing risk, and supporting strategic bid decisions. You’ll lead the bid process and present estimates to leadership.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years estimating experience in heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Prior field experience is highly valued.
• Ability to build complete, accurate estimates for complex work.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates from initial review through final submission.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Perform and oversee quantity take-offs.
• Develop detailed cost estimates including labor, equipment, and materials.
• Solicit and level subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify risks, constructability issues, and cost drivers.
• Develop means and methods aligned with project conditions.
• Present estimates to leadership and support bid strategy.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction knowledge

Field experience

Estimator accuracy

Tools

Bluebeam

AGTEK

Primavera

MS Project

Excel

Job description

LVI Associates in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Estimator to own bids across heavy civil and utility projects, including civil infrastructure, underground utilities, roadway and bridge work.

You’ll play a key role in shaping projects from the preconstruction phase, developing accurate estimates, assessing risk, and supporting strategic bid decisions. You’ll lead the bid process and present estimates to leadership.