Senior Estimator to join their team in the Youngstown, Ohio area. This is an outstanding opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced ownership, sharpen your estimating expertise through direct mentorship, and play a key role in helping build the company's next phase of growth.
What You'll Do as the Senior Estimator:- Lead heavy civil estimates from opportunity identification through final bid submission
- Review plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to develop accurate quantity takeoffs and competitive estimates
- Build labor, equipment, subcontractor, and material pricing based on realistic production rates and field execution
- Analyze constructability, sequencing, logistics, and project risks to develop profitable bidding strategies
- Research and evaluate public and private bid opportunities throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and surrounding markets
- Solicit, level, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier proposals
- Participate in bid strategy meetings, go/no-go discussions, and estimating reviews with ownership and operations
- Support project handoff by communicating estimate assumptions, budgets, and pricing strategies to project teams
- Assist with change order pricing and estimating support throughout project execution
- Help strengthen the company's long-term backlog by pursuing projects that align with strategic growth objectives
Must-Haves as the Senior Estimator:- 5-7+ years of heavy civil, highway, bridge, utility, or infrastructure estimating experience
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods, production rates, crew build-ups, equipment spreads, and cost analysis
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing competitive public infrastructure bids
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with operations and executive leadership
Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Estimator:- ODOT, PennDOT, or other DOT/public infrastructure estimating experience
- Field experience in heavy civil construction
- Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree
- Experience with HeavyBid, HCSS, Bid2Win, AGTEK, or comparable estimating platforms
- Experience supporting design-build or alternative delivery projects
This Role Offers:- Competitive base salary of $120,000-$150,000, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Health insurance
- Simple IRA with employer match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Direct mentorship from three experienced owners as they transition into executive leadership roles
- Collaborative, family-oriented culture with direct access to decision makers
- Outstanding long-term career growth as the Preconstruction department continues to expand
- Opportunity to help shape the future of a respected $100M+ heavy civil contractor
