Chief Estimator - Heavy Civil/Bridge Division

Mas Building & Bridge, Inc

$150K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in Bridge/Heavy Civil Construction, preferably with Public Authority Clients
  • Experience as a Chief Estimator, Director of Estimating, or Lead/Senior Estimator
  • Ability to manage large, complex estimates on projects over $50M
  • Strong communication skills and a sense of empathy
  • Knowledge of estimating software (HCSS/B2W, MS Project/P6)
  • Experience with Design-Build procurement and Joint-venture projects
  • Skills in coaching, instruction, and training

Responsibilities

  • Assess bid opportunities and evaluate resource availability
  • Manage the estimating process, including assignments, schedules, and compliance
  • Lead estimate review meetings and bid-day closeout
  • Quantify project risks and prepare Design-Build and Joint-venture estimates
  • Coordinate post-award processes with the Preconstruction Manager
  • Mentor and develop a team of estimators
  • Collaborate with operations, project management, and executive leadership
  • Support business development and client relationships
  • Drive continuous improvement in estimating processes and tools

Benefits

  • Profit sharing bonus
  • Employer paid medical and dental coverage
  • Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Cell phone and vehicle mileage reimbursement
  • Long-term career growth potential with a top contractor
Full Job Description
MAS is looking for an individual to lead our Estimating Team as Chief Estimator at our Norfolk, MA office. This Team has a successful bidding history, ensuring consistent growth of the Heavy Civil/Bridge Division. The Chief Estimator will be a senior leader within the Estimating & Preconstruction Department, responsible for the pursuit of contract work, driving the estimating processes, training estimators, and supporting the Division's strategic plan for continued growth.

What you will be working on:

  • Assessing bid opportunities and estimating resource availability
  • Managing and participating in the estimating process:
    • Assignments and schedule
    • Process compliance and coverage
    • Bid schedules and balances for large projects
    • Estimate review meetings
    • Bid-day closeout
    • Determine and quantify project risks
    • Design-Build Procurements/Estimates
    • Joint-Venture Estimates
    • Existing and new vendor relationships
    • Post-bid documentation control
  • Assisting with post-award process in coordination with Preconstruction Manager
  • Managing and mentoring a team of estimators
  • Collaborating with operations, project management and executive leadership
  • Supporting business development, client and designer relationship efforts
  • Driving continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools


Ideal Qualifications:

  • 15+ Years of experience in Bridge/Heavy Civil Construction, preferably with Public Authority Clients
  • Estimating Experience as a Chief Estimator, Director of Estimating, or Lead/Senior Estimator
  • Proven ability to multi-task, managing large, complex estimates - projects exceeding $50M
  • Above average communication skills and empathy
  • Software knowledge and experience using (HCSS/B2W, MS Project/P6)
  • Design Build procurement and Joint-venture experience preferred.
  • Aptitude for coaching, instruction and training.
  • Organized, process driven, self-starting, motivated and confident in work.


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base Salary: $150,000 - $180,000
  • Profit sharing bonus
  • Employer Paid Medical & Dental coverage
  • PTO, paid holidays and sick time (per MA)
  • 401K with company match
  • Cell phone and mileage/vehicle reimbursement
  • Long-term career growth potential with a best-in-class Contractor


Apply Now!

Don't miss out on this chance to make a significant impact on your career. Apply now, and let's explore where this exciting Bridge/Heavy Civil Chief Estimator opportunity can take you!

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