Heavy Civil Construction Estimator - Mid-Level

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Job Description:\n\nTitle: Heavy Civil Construction Estimator - Mid-Level\nLocation: Hudson, MAJob Type: Full-TimeWorkplace Type: On-SiteSalary: $100,000 - $135,000 per yearExperience Level: Mid-LevelIndustry: Heavy Civil Construction / Infrastructure\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking an experienced and analytical Heavy Civil Construction Estimator - Mid-Level to join our estimating team in Hudson, Massachusetts.\nThis position offers an opportunity to play a critical role in developing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive bids for major heavy civil infrastructure projects, including dams, bridges, highways, and other complex transportation and public works projects.\nThe ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of heavy highway and/or bridge construction estimating experience and a strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, quantity take-offs, cost analysis, subcontractor and vendor pricing, risk assessment, and bid development.\nAs a Mid-Level Estimator, you will work closely with Estimating, Project Management, Operations, vendors, subcontractors, and company leadership to develop bids for projects generally ranging from $5 million to $40 million.\nThis is a hands-on position where your ability to analyze complex project documents, identify construction requirements, accurately develop quantities and costs, and understand project risks will directly contribute to the company's ability to successfully pursue and win major infrastructure projects.\nKey Responsibilities\nConstruction Estimating\n\n \n Develop detailed and accurate estimates for heavy civil construction projects.\n \n Prepare competitive bids for projects involving highways, bridges, dams, and other major infrastructure.\n \n Review project plans, specifications, contract documents, and bid requirements.\n \n Analyze construction requirements and develop appropriate cost estimates.\n \n Perform detailed quantity take-offs from construction drawings and plans.\n \n Determine labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other resource requirements.\n \n Develop estimates for projects typically ranging from $5 million to $40 million.\n \n Ensure estimates are complete, accurate, competitive, and submitted within required deadlines.\n\nPlans & Specifications Review\n\n \n Thoroughly review architectural, civil, structural, highway, and project-specific plans.\n \n Interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.\n \n Identify scope requirements, discrepancies, potential conflicts, and missing information.\n \n Evaluate project complexity and construction requirements.\n \n Develop a clear understanding of the proposed means and methods of construction.\n \n Identify areas that may affect project cost, schedule, productivity, or risk.\n\nQuantity Take-Offs\n\n \n Perform detailed quantity take-offs using project drawings and specifications.\n \n Calculate quantities for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.\n \n Verify take-off quantities and ensure all project scope items are captured.\n \n Use estimating and digital plan-review tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.\n \n Cross-check quantities against specifications, schedules, and other contract documents.\n\nCost Analysis & Pricing\n\n \n Develop detailed project cost estimates.\n \n Analyze historical costs, productivity rates, material pricing, labor requirements, and equipment costs.\n \n Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.\n \n Compare pricing and identify opportunities to improve bid competitiveness.\n \n Evaluate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other direct and indirect project costs.\n \n Assist with developing final bid pricing and recommendations.\n\nVendor & Subcontractor Coordination\n\n \n Solicit and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.\n \n Communicate with vendors and subcontractors regarding project scope and pricing.\n \n Clarify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and qualifications within quotations.\n \n Negotiate pricing and assist in identifying the best-value solutions.\n \n Ensure vendor and subcontractor pricing is accurately incorporated into estimates.\n \n Develop strong working relationships with external project partners.\n\nSite Visits & Constructability Review\n\n \n Visit potential project sites prior to bid submission.\n \n Evaluate existing site conditions and project complexity.\n \n Identify potential construction challenges, access issues, site constraints, and logistical considerations.\n \n Compare actual field conditions with project plans and specifications.\n \n Gather information necessary to develop realistic construction approaches and estimates.\n \n Provide field observations and recommendations to the estimating and project management teams.\n\nRisk Assessment\n\n \n Identify potential estimating and construction risks.\n \n Evaluate project-specific challenges that may affect cost or schedule.\n \n Identify assumptions, exclusions, contingencies, and potential scope gaps.\n \n Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies.\n \n Communicate significant estimating risks to project leadership before bid submission.\n\nTeam Collaboration\n\n \n Work closely with Estimating and Project Management teams throughout the bidding process.\n \n Collaborate with Operations and construction personnel to develop practical build approaches.\n \n Communicate effectively with vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders.\n \n Participate in estimating and bid review meetings.\n \n Present estimating findings, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to appropriate team members.\n \n Support the development of bidding strategies designed to improve competitiveness and project value.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation\n\n \n Bachelor's degree required.\n \n Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.\n\nProfessional Experience\n\n \n Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience.\n \n Minimum 5 years of experience working with construction project plans.\n \n Minimum 5 years of professional construction estimating experience.\n \n 5-7 years of heavy highway, bridge, or heavy civil construction estimating experience strongly preferred.\n \n Demonstrated experience estimating complex heavy civil infrastructure projects.\n\nProject Experience\nExperience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred:\n\n \n Heavy highway construction\n \n Bridge construction\n \n Dam construction\n \n Transportation infrastructure\n \n Public works\n \n Major infrastructure projects\n \n Highway networks\n \n Structural concrete\n \n Excavation and earthwork\n \n Site development\n \n Civil infrastructure\n\nExperience estimating projects in the $5 million-$40 million range is highly desirable.\nTechnical Skills\nThe successful candidate should be comfortable using technology and digital tools to support estimating activities.\nRequired / Preferred Software\n\n \n Microsoft Office Suite\n \n Microsoft Excel\n \n Adobe Acrobat\n \n Bluebeam\n \n Digital construction plan and document management tools\n\nStrong Excel skills and the ability to work efficiently with large quantities of project data are highly valued.\nCore Competencies\nAnalytical Thinking\n\n \n Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n \n Ability to break complex construction projects into manageable components.\n \n Ability to evaluate multiple variables and develop accurate cost estimates.\n \n Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail.\n\nAccuracy & Precision\n\n \n Exceptional attention to detail.\n \n Strong commitment to estimate accuracy.\n \n Ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and missing scope.\n \n Ability to meet demanding bid deadlines without sacrificing quality.\n\nCommunication\n\n \n Strong written and verbal communication skills.\n \n Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, estimators, and senior leadership.\n \n Ability to clearly explain assumptions, risks, pricing, and recommendations.\n\nCollaboration\n\n \n Strong team-oriented approach.\n \n Ability to work effectively across estimating, project management, operations, and construction teams.\n \n Comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders.\n\nInitiative & Ownership\n\n \n Self-motivated and proactive.\n \n Willing to take ownership of assigned estimates.\n \n Comfortable identifying problems and finding solutions independently.\n \n Eager to take on increasing responsibility and advance professionally.\n\nThe Ideal Candidate\nThe ideal candidate is a detail-oriented heavy civil estimator who enjoys solving complex problems and understands that successful estimating requires much more than simply entering numbers into a spreadsheet.\nYou should be someone who:\n\n \n Enjoys analyzing complex construction documents.\n \n Understands how project plans translate into real-world construction activities.\n \n Can perform accurate quantity take-offs.\n \n Has strong knowledge of heavy highway and bridge construction.\n \n Understands construction means and methods.\n \n Can evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.\n \n Is comfortable visiting project sites before bidding.\n \n Can identify project risks and potential cost impacts.\n \n Works well under bid deadlines.\n \n Communicates effectively with both field and office personnel.\n \n Takes ownership of estimates and follows projects through the bidding process.\n \n Is motivated to grow into greater estimating and project responsibilities.\n\nWork Environment\nThis is an on-site, full-time position based in Hudson, Massachusetts.\nThe role primarily involves office-based estimating activities, including reviewing plans, performing take-offs, analyzing costs, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors. Regular project site visits may also be required to evaluate site conditions before bids.\nThe successful candidate should be comfortable balancing detailed office work with field visits and working within deadline-driven bid environments.\nCompensation & Benefits\nSalary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.\nFeatured Benefits\n\n \n Medical Insurance\n \n Dental Insurance\n \n Vision Insurance\n \n 401(k)\n \n Paid Maternity Leave\n \n Paid Paternity Leave\n\nThe company provides a collaborative environment where high-performing employees are encouraged to take ownership, develop their skills, and advance their careers.\nCareer Growth Opportunity\nThis position is designed for an estimator who is ready to take the next step in their heavy civil construction career.\nYou will gain exposure to:\n\n \n Major infrastructure projects\n \n Complex bid development\n \n Advanced estimating techniques\n \n Vendor and subcontractor negotiations\n \n Cost and risk analysis\n \n Constructability review\n \n Project management collaboration\n \n Strategic bidding\n\nHigh-performing team members will have opportunities to take on increasingly complex estimates and greater responsibility within the organization.\nWhy Join Us?\nJoin a team where precision, analytical thinking, collaboration, and initiative directly influence the success of major infrastructure projects.\nYour estimates will help shape the company's ability to pursue and deliver significant projects involving bridges, dams, highways, and other critical infrastructure.\nThe company values professionals who are ready to contribute from day one, take ownership of their work, continuously improve their skills, and grow into greater responsibilities.\nIf you are an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator with strong highway and bridge estimating experience and are looking for an opportunity to work on challenging infrastructure projects while advancing your career, we encourage you to apply.\n\nCompany Description:\n\nW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\n\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\n\nOur Services\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\n\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\n\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\n\nOur Expertise\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\n\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

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W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.