Senior Estimator Heavy Civil

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil

Location: Bridgeport, CT (Hybrid work is available upon agreement after 1 year in office)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $160,000–$180,000 (DOE) Excellent Benefits & Bonus Program

Position Summary

Waters Construction is seeking a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator who wants more than another estimating job. We are backfilling a senior estimator who has been with the company for 25 years and are looking for the right person to train for a near-future Chief Estimator role.

The right person can price the work, understand how it will be built, create Primavera pre-award schedules, prepare baseline schedules after award, and communicate risk clearly before bid day.

What you will do:

· Prepare and review estimates for roadwork, sitework, paving, drainage, utilities, earthwork, concrete and subcontracted scopes.

· Perform and review quantity takeoffs from plans, profiles, cross sections, bid forms and specifications.

· Build estimates from labor, equipment, materials, trucking, subcontractors, vendors and production assumptions.

· Create Primavera pre-award schedules for bid strategy, phasing, procurement, MOT, milestones and project duration.

· Create Primavera baseline schedules after award for owner submission and project control.

· Review subcontractor and vendor quotes for scope gaps, exclusions and schedule risk.

· Participate in bid reviews and support the handoff from estimating to operations.

· Help mentor junior estimators and grow toward estimating department leadership.

What we are looking for:

· Significant heavy civil estimating experience. 5-10 years of civil estimating experience

· Strong understanding of roadwork, sitework, paving, drainage, utilities, earthwork, concrete and subcontracted scopes.

· Ability to estimate from field production, not just historical unit prices.

· Hands-on Primavera experience.

· Ability to create pre-award schedules and baseline schedules.

· Strong plan reading, specification review and quantity takeoff ability.

· Understanding of equipment, crews, trucking, staging, traffic control, productivity, weather and sequencing.

· Calm judgment, high accountability, strong follow-through and willingness to learn Waters' way.

Why this opportunity is different:

· This is a succession opportunity, not a short-term seat.

· The person hired will learn from long-standing 65 years of Waters estimating knowledge.

· The role works closely with leadership, estimating, operations and field personnel.

· For the right person, this role can become a path toward Chief Estimator.

Compensation and benefits:

· Salary Range: $160,000 – $180,000 (DOE)

· Insurance: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (100% paid for the individual, 50% for family members)

· Bonus Program: Based on individual, company, and division performance

· 401k and Profit Sharing Plan: Safe harbor 401K profit sharing contribution. One-year vesting period for the profit sharing contribution.

· Paid holidays

· Professional development and training

Location:

This position is based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Regular office presence is expected. Hybrid work arrangement is available upon agreement after 1 year in office. Occasional travel to project sites, pre-bid meetings, and field reviews may be required.

Waters Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $160,000 - $180,000