Senior Estimator Civil Construction
**Location:** Dorchester, MA
**Job Type:** Full-Time, Hybrid (Onsite Preferred)
**Pay Range:** $160,000 $200,000 plus Bonus
**Benefits:** Health, Dental, Vision, HAS, 401K, PTO, and More
**Job Summary**
Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a well-established company in the civil construction space to help them hire a Senior Estimator. This is a high-impact opportunity to take ownership of complex utility and infrastructure bids, support growth toward $100M+ in annual revenue, and step into a Chief Estimator role within 23 years. The ideal candidate is an independent executor with strong estimating experience on large-scale projects and the leadership ability to help build a high-performing preconstruction team.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead and contribute to detailed estimates for large-scale civil or utility construction projects ($6M+)
+ Analyze project plans and specifications to perform accurate quantity take-offs and cost assessments
+ Collaborate with internal teams on scope review, bid strategies, and final proposal submissions
+ Develop and manage pricing structures, vendor outreach, and subcontractor relationships
+ Support strategic growth by helping the company compete on larger, more complex bids
+ Mentor junior estimators and contribute to the long-term development of the estimating function
+ Work closely with senior leadership to shape estimating tools, workflows, and team structure
**Qualifications and Must-Haves**
+ Minimum 5 years of experience estimating civil, heavy civil, or utility construction projects
+ Proven success with project estimates of $1 million or more
+ Experience supporting or working in firms targeting $100M+ in annual business
+ Strong knowledge of take-offs, cost analysis, scope development, and bid preparation
+ Proficient in plan review and digital takeoffs (Bluebeam preferred)
+ Familiarity with estimating software (Bid2Win is a plus, but not required)
+ Hands-on, independent work style; must be detail-oriented and proactive
+ Background at a mid-sized or large general contractor strongly preferred
+ Prior field experience or progression from Project Engineer to Estimator is a plus
+ Leadership experience or mentoring of junior team members a bonus
**Pay Details:** $160,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
+ The California Fair Chance Act
+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
**Location:** Dorchester, MA
**Job Type:** Full-Time, Hybrid (Onsite Preferred)
**Pay Range:** $160,000 $200,000 plus Bonus
**Benefits:** Health, Dental, Vision, HAS, 401K, PTO, and More
**Job Summary**
Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a well-established company in the civil construction space to help them hire a Senior Estimator. This is a high-impact opportunity to take ownership of complex utility and infrastructure bids, support growth toward $100M+ in annual revenue, and step into a Chief Estimator role within 23 years. The ideal candidate is an independent executor with strong estimating experience on large-scale projects and the leadership ability to help build a high-performing preconstruction team.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead and contribute to detailed estimates for large-scale civil or utility construction projects ($6M+)
+ Analyze project plans and specifications to perform accurate quantity take-offs and cost assessments
+ Collaborate with internal teams on scope review, bid strategies, and final proposal submissions
+ Develop and manage pricing structures, vendor outreach, and subcontractor relationships
+ Support strategic growth by helping the company compete on larger, more complex bids
+ Mentor junior estimators and contribute to the long-term development of the estimating function
+ Work closely with senior leadership to shape estimating tools, workflows, and team structure
**Qualifications and Must-Haves**
+ Minimum 5 years of experience estimating civil, heavy civil, or utility construction projects
+ Proven success with project estimates of $1 million or more
+ Experience supporting or working in firms targeting $100M+ in annual business
+ Strong knowledge of take-offs, cost analysis, scope development, and bid preparation
+ Proficient in plan review and digital takeoffs (Bluebeam preferred)
+ Familiarity with estimating software (Bid2Win is a plus, but not required)
+ Hands-on, independent work style; must be detail-oriented and proactive
+ Background at a mid-sized or large general contractor strongly preferred
+ Prior field experience or progression from Project Engineer to Estimator is a plus
+ Leadership experience or mentoring of junior team members a bonus
**Pay Details:** $160,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
+ The California Fair Chance Act
+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Job ID: 487674027
Originally Posted on: 8/1/2025
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