Heavy Civil Construction Senior Estimator

Company: LVI Associates
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Heavy Civil Construction Senior Estimator - Greater Boston Area The firm offers a comprehensive range of civil construction services, specializing in demolition, soil management, and redevelopment of challenging sites. Its integrated structure-combining development and construction expertise-enables successful execution of high-risk, high-profile projects under strict regulatory oversight and aggressive timelines. Position Overview The Senior Estimator plays a critical role in the preconstruction phase, managing the process from inception to completion for assigned projects. This position requires a forward-thinking leader with strong time management skills and deep experience in estimating processes that deliver accurate, efficient results. Key Responsibilities - Safety: Uphold health and safety standards at all times. - Client Engagement: Represent the company professionally with clients, subcontractors, and vendors; participate in meetings and presentations; collaborate on proposals. - Operational Excellence: Provide accurate, timely estimates; review specifications and drawings; develop estimating strategies; recommend value engineering options; coordinate with internal resources. - Financial Management: Prepare bid documents; review subcontractor/vendor quotes; maintain organized estimate files; collaborate with leadership on pricing. - Team Development: Support and mentor estimating staff; coordinate resource requirements; engage in continuous improvement and collaboration. Required Skills and Experience - Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management (or equivalent experience). - Minimum 8 years of estimating or construction experience in the heavy civil market. - Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software (e.g., HCSS, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Agtek). - Strong math, computer, and communication skills. - Extensive knowledge of industry-standard cost accounting, estimating, and project management practices. - Ability to manage diverse project types and maintain trust within teams. Company Description LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities. We believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career. We provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants. Each team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces. Make LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.

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