Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil
Location: Bridgeport, CT (Hybrid work is available upon agreement after 1 year in office)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $160,000–$180,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits & Bonus Program
Position Summary
Waters Construction is seeking a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator who wants more than another estimating job. We are backfilling a senior estimator who has been with the company for 25 years and are looking for the right person to train for a near-future Chief Estimator role.
The right person can price the work, understand how it will be built, create Primavera pre-award schedules, prepare baseline schedules after award, and communicate risk clearly before bid day.
What you will do:
· Prepare and review estimates for roadwork, sitework, paving, drainage, utilities, earthwork, concrete and subcontracted scopes.
· Perform and review quantity takeoffs from plans, profiles, cross sections, bid forms and specifications.
· Build estimates from labor, equipment, materials, trucking, subcontractors, vendors and production assumptions.
· Create Primavera pre-award schedules for bid strategy, phasing, procurement, MOT, milestones and project duration.
· Create Primavera baseline schedules after award for owner submission and project control.
· Review subcontractor and vendor quotes for scope gaps, exclusions and schedule risk.
· Participate in bid reviews and support the handoff from estimating to operations.
· Help mentor junior estimators and grow toward estimating department leadership.
What we are looking for:
· Significant heavy civil estimating experience. 5-10 years of civil estimating experience
· Strong understanding of roadwork, sitework, paving, drainage, utilities, earthwork, concrete and subcontracted scopes.
· Ability to estimate from field production, not just historical unit prices.
· Hands-on Primavera experience.
· Ability to create pre-award schedules and baseline schedules.
· Strong plan reading, specification review and quantity takeoff ability.
· Understanding of equipment, crews, trucking, staging, traffic control, productivity, weather and sequencing.
· Calm judgment, high accountability, strong follow-through and willingness to learn Waters' way.
Why this opportunity is different:
· This is a succession opportunity, not a short-term seat.
· The person hired will learn from long-standing 65 years of Waters estimating knowledge.
· The role works closely with leadership, estimating, operations and field personnel.
· For the right person, this role can become a path toward Chief Estimator.
Compensation and benefits:
· Salary Range: $160,000 – $180,000 (DOE)
· Insurance: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (100% paid for the individual, 50% for family members)
· Bonus Program: Based on individual, company, and division performance
· 401k and Profit Sharing Plan: Safe harbor 401K profit sharing contribution. One-year vesting period for the profit sharing contribution.
· Paid holidays
· Professional development and training
Location:
This position is based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Regular office presence is expected. Hybrid work arrangement is available upon agreement after 1 year in office. Occasional travel to project sites, pre-bid meetings, and field reviews may be required.
Waters Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
