Senior Estimator

This isn’t a job. It’s a succession plan.
Our client, a well-established heavy civil contractor, is hiring a Senior Estimator to work alongside a 25-year veteran before retirement, absorbing decades of estimating expertise with a clear track to Chief Estimator.

Title: Senior Estimator
Location: New Haven County, CT
Salary: $160,000–$180,000 +Bonus + Excellent Benefits

What you’ll do:

Full estimates across roadwork, sitework, paving, drainage, utilities, earthwork, concrete and sub scopes
Quantity takeoffs from plans, cross sections, bid forms and specs
Primavera pre-award and baseline schedules — phasing, procurement, MOT, milestones
Subcontractor/vendor quote review for gaps, exclusions and schedule risk
Bid strategy sessions and the handoff from estimating to operations
Mentoring junior estimators as you grow into leadership yourself

What you bring:

5–10 years of heavy civil estimating experience
Deep knowledge of roadwork, sitework, paving, drainage, utilities, earthwork and concrete
Ability to estimate from real field production — not just historical unit prices
Hands-on Primavera scheduling (pre-award and baseline)
Sharp plan reading, spec review and takeoff skills
Calm judgment, high accountability, and the drive to learn how this team operates

Why this role is different:

A true succession opportunity, not a short-term seat
Direct mentorship from decades of estimating expertise
Close collaboration with leadership, operations and field teams
A clear, realistic path to Chief Estimator for the right person