Civil Estimator

Civil Estimator - Construction - Base Salary to 170k/year - Danvers, MA

• Our client, an established civil construction contractor specializing in sitework and underground utility construction, is seeking a Civil Estimator in Danvers, MA. The Civil Estimator will prepare complete civil construction estimates and quantity takeoffs from bid documents, with a focus on earthwork, excavation, grading, and water, sewer, and drainage utilities. This role requires at least 2 years of estimating experience and hands-on experience performing detailed water, sewer, and drain takeoffs. Candidates with relevant civil construction project management experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis; may also reside in Tamworth, NH for full consideration for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complete civil construction takeoffs from bid documents, systematically breaking down project components to establish total direct costs
• Extract and analyze bid document information affecting production rates, quantities, labor, equipment utilization, and pricing
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for earthwork, excavation, grading, water, sewer, drainage, and underground utility work
• Estimate crew production and heavy equipment requirements for civil/sitework construction projects
• Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of heavy equipment to accurately estimate equipment utilization and project costs
• Review construction plans, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to develop estimates
• Obtain and incorporate vendor and subcontractor pricing into project estimates
• Support bid preparation and other estimating activities as required

Qualifications:

• 2 years Estimating experience
• Experience performing detailed water, sewer & drain takeoffs
• Civil construction estimating experience involving earthwork, excavation, grading, sitework, site development, or underground utilities
• Experience with estimating software such as Trimble and Heavy Bid
• Project management experience will be considered on a case by case basis

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 100k - 170k/year range
• Benefits