Position Title:
Senior Estimator
Date Posted:
05/01/2024
Location:
Littleton, MA
Salary Interval:
Salary
Pay Range:
N/A
Application Instructions
SAFELY Building America’s Infrastructure Since 1972
Robert W. Pereira founded The Middlesex Corporation (TMC) in 1972. Through his vision, drive and commitment to Safety, Quality and Excellence, the organization, now encompassing various companies throughout the United States is a leader in the heavy civil construction and paving industries. This year, The Middlesex Corporation was ranked by ENR as the 222nd largest contractor in the country out of more than 35,000 construction companies and 50th of the Top 50 Domestic Heavy Civil Contractors. The Middlesex Corporation is headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts with regional offices in West Haven, Connecticut and Orlando, Florida.
The sustained success is a result of the Leadership and Team Members living the core values of Safety first in everything we do, Quality in all we offer, Integrity in the way we act and do business, Professionalism in how we represent ourselves and the company, Strong Work Ethic that produces positive results, and Commitment to the Success of all Team Members and Stakeholders.
Our Goal is to sustain our exemplary Safety record while growing into a diversified “Top 100 ENR Company” and being recognized as “One of the Best Places to Work.”
Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.
Team Member Competitive Benefits:
- 401k Savings Plan with 25% Company Match
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation/Holidays
- FSA
- Voluntary Benefits
- Health Care Advocate
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training
- Team Member Referral Program
Please complete the employment application for consideration of employment with The Middlesex Corporation.
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
Position Description
Position Summary:
The Senior Estimator is responsible for the accurate takeoff and pricing of the work, including all direct and indirect costs for heavy/civil/roadway/marine projects. The Senior Estimator directs all estimators working on the bid, manages the preparation of a pre-bid schedule, and assists with contacting, comparing, and selecting the appropriate subcontractors and vendors, and works closely with the Chief Estimator through bid closeout.
Responsibilities:
- Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do.
- Oversee and assist with takeoff and pricing of all direct and indirect cost items associated with the project(s) under his or her direction, through closeout and submission, with all done in full compliance with company processes and procedures.
- Ensure that all bid documents conform with any addenda or modifications.
- Oversee and direct the efforts of those working on the estimate(s).
- Manage preparation of the pre-bid schedule.
- Ensure that proper subcontractor and vendor coverage is obtained for the bid, especially DBE coverage.
- Suggest and arrange any pre-bid testing that will increase the accuracy of the bid.
- Ensure that the integrity of the bid files and process is always maintained.
- Ensure that labor rates, bond rates, insurance, and any other job-specific information in HCSS is properly set up and maintained.
- Work with the Chief Estimator and the estimating staff through bid submission.
- Assist with the budget preparation, DBE selection and documentation on successful projects.
- Chair Project Turnover Meetings for new projects.
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of HCSS is a prerequisite.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or construction-related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of complex highway, piling, bridge and marine construction experience.
- Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory estimating position working on projects valued in excess of $50 million.
- Minimum of 2 years of design/build experience with large public heavy/civil projects.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Experience with computerized takeoff and/or design programs.
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced, challenging environment as an integral part of a team.
Necessary Attributes:
- Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities, management styles and team compositions.
- Strong analytical ability, the capacity to interpret data and make recommendations.
- Team player and with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage a team in an efficient and effective manner.
- Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess strong technology skills.
- Strong commitment to success of all.
- Possess a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
- Show quality in everything you do.
- Lead with integrity while producing high quality work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Middlesex Corporation is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”
