Construction Estimator

3 weeks ago

New London County CT, United States Smith Arnold Partners Full time

A well-established, family-owned, and operated Heavy Civil and Site Work Construction Company located in Southeastern Connecticut is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Estimator to join its expanding team. For over two decades, we have built a reputation for high-quality, complex infrastructure projects, including roadway reconstruction, bridge/culvert work, dam removal, utility installation, and large-scale commercial site development across Connecticut. Construction Estimator (Heavy Civil/Site Work)
The Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed, accurate, and competitive estimates for a wide variety of public and private heavy civil, site excavation, and infrastructure projects. This role is crucial to securing profitable contracts and requires a deep understanding of earthwork, utility costs, material sourcing, and public bid processes (including CTDOT and municipal work).

Bid Preparation & Submission: Prepare full cost estimates and bid proposals by analyzing engineering drawings, specifications, and project documents for heavy civil and commercial site work.
Quantity Take-Offs: Perform detailed quantity take-offs for all scope components, including earth moving, grading, utilities (water, sewer, drainage), asphalt/paving, and specialty items like seawalls or dam structures.
Subcontractor & Vendor Management: Solicit, evaluate, and qualify quotes from subcontractors (e.g., Cost Analysis & Data: Maintain and leverage a historical cost database to refine estimates, identify potential risks, and account for market fluctuations in labor, equipment, and materials.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Vice President, Project Managers, and field operations teams to develop execution strategies and transition awarded projects efficiently.
Risk Assessment: Identify deficiencies or ambiguities in design documents (RFI generation) and propose value engineering alternatives to meet budget requirements.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in estimating, specifically for heavy civil, site work, or public infrastructure projects (CTDOT, municipal bids, etc.).
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.
Expert proficiency in digital take-off software (e.g., Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with specific heavy civil estimating software (e.g., Strong understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and sequencing related to excavation, utilities, and roadwork.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required for proposal writing, subcontractor negotiation, and client interaction.
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
~401(k) retirement plan with company match.
~ Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays.
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