Senior Heavy Civil Estimator — Path to Chief 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

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.