Senior Estimator

About the role

NEUCO is seeking a Senior Estimator to take full ownership of project estimates from takeoff through bid submission, supporting complex gas utility and infrastructure work across New England.

Responsibilities

• Participate in PreBid Conference Calls and PreBid Site Visits
• Build fully detailed estimates in B2W (Trimble)
• Perform complete quantity takeoffs from plans, specs, and IFC drawings
• Obtain quotes from required vendors and subcontractors for defined scopes
• Develop unit price and lump sum estimates
• Deliver submission ready estimates requiring minimal rework
• Develop means & methods and construction sequencing
• Define crew sizes, production rates, and equipment needs
• Build Primavera P6 schedules including durations, logic ties, and critical path
• Prepare scope narratives, assumptions, and exclusions
• Ensure alignment with contract requirements, specifications, and permits
• Cookordination with Supervisors and Project Managers
• Validate constructability, production assumptions, and logistics
• Aid with RFP reviews, risk identification, and scope gap analysis
• Support estimate updates during revisions and negotiations
• Support project handoff to Operations upon award (review estimate, means & methods, pay items, assumptions, schedule)
• Support initial administrative setup (job setup, initial pay requisition development)
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years experience estimating civil utility construction projects such as water mains, storm drain infrastructure, sewers and other underground projects
• Knowledge of and skill in using computer software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and computerized cost data and systems
• Solid communication skills to prepare estimates, interact with customers, and support operations
• Interpersonal skills to negotiate key business strategies or significant agreements favorable to the Company, reconciling differences to arrive at acceptable solutions

Qualifications

Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401K w/ Company Match
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
Potential Bonus Opportunities
Career Development Opportunities
Employee Discounts
Weekly Payroll

Benefits

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Pay

$130,000 - $170,000

Schedule

Full-time, in-office position