Civil Construction Lead Estimator - Northeastern PA

Our client is a well-established, family-owned civil construction and aggregate production organization serving Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1951. Headquartered in Luzerne County, the company specializes in road construction, excavation, paving, concrete, bridge work, site development, and aggregate production through its regional quarry and asphalt operations.


As a PennDOT certified contractor and producer, the company supports public and private infrastructure projects throughout the region. Their vertically integrated model, combining construction services with in house aggregate and asphalt production, provides strong operational efficiency, cost control, and long term market stability.


With more than 70 years of continuous operation and approximately $30 million in annual revenue, the organization has built a strong reputation for quality project delivery, long standing municipal relationships, and experienced leadership.


We are hiring a Lead Estimator to lead heavy civil estimating efforts across paving, excavation, utility, concrete, and infrastructure projects. This individual will partner closely with ownership and operations leadership to develop bid strategies, manage estimating activities, and support continued company growth.


This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a senior estimating professional seeking long term stability and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a respected regional contractor.



Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process for heavy civil construction projects including paving, excavation, concrete, milling, and utility work
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor/vendor pricing, and bid proposals
• Utilize HCSS (HeavyBid / HeavyJob) software for bid development, cost analysis, and estimating management
• Develop bid strategies and participate in project pursuit discussions with ownership and operations leadership
• Analyze project risks, production assumptions, labor requirements, equipment utilization, and material pricing
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier solicitation while maintaining strong industry relationships
• Support project handoff meetings to operations teams following project award
• Assist with mentoring and development of junior estimating staff and field personnel as needed
• Maintain awareness of regional market trends, competitive positioning, and public bid opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of estimating experience within civil / heavy construction environments
• Strong experience estimating paving, excavation, concrete, utility, and infrastructure projects
• Prior leadership or senior level estimating experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of HCSS software (HeavyBid, HeavyJob) or similar heavy civil estimating systems
• Strong understanding of production rates, means and methods, equipment costing, and job costing principles
• Experience working on PennDOT, municipal, or DOT related infrastructure projects preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and bid management skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to regional jobsites as needed

What’s In It For You

• Full Time Direct Hire Permanent Position
• Competitive Base Salary
• Performance bonus
• Leadership opportunity within a long-established, family-owned civil construction organization
• Highly visible strategic role supporting continued operational growth and profitability
• Long term stability with a respected regional infrastructure contractor and aggregate producer