• Sr. Estimator

    Adecco US, Inc. (Dorchester, MA)


    **Job Title:** 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 2–3 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

     

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