Heavy Civil Construction Senior Estimator

LVI Associates

Boston, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Construction

Full Time

Job Description

Heavy Civil Construction Senior Estimator - Greater Boston Area

The firm offers a comprehensive range of civil construction services, specializing in demolition, soil management, and redevelopment of challenging sites. Its integrated structure-combining development and construction expertise-enables successful execution of high-risk, high-profile projects under strict regulatory oversight and aggressive timelines.

Position Overview

The Senior Estimator plays a critical role in the preconstruction phase, managing the process from inception to completion for assigned projects. This position requires a forward-thinking leader with strong time management skills and deep experience in estimating processes that deliver accurate, efficient results.

Key Responsibilities

Safety: Uphold health and safety standards at all times.
Client Engagement: Represent the company professionally with clients, subcontractors, and vendors; participate in meetings and presentations; collaborate on proposals.
Operational Excellence: Provide accurate, timely estimates; review specifications and drawings; develop estimating strategies; recommend value engineering options; coordinate with internal resources.
Financial Management: Prepare bid documents; review subcontractor/vendor quotes; maintain organized estimate files; collaborate with leadership on pricing.
Team Development: Support and mentor estimating staff; coordinate resource requirements; engage in continuous improvement and collaboration.

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 8 years of estimating or construction experience in the heavy civil market.
Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software (e.g., HCSS, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Agtek).
Strong math, computer, and communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of industry-standard cost accounting, estimating, and project management practices.
Ability to manage diverse project types and maintain trust within teams.

Company DescriptionLVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.

We believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.

We provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.

Each team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces.

Make LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.

Company Description

LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.\r\n\r\nWe provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.\r\n\r\nEach team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces. \r\n\r\nMake LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.