Site / Civil & Utilities Estimator

Job Overview

A premier infrastructure and utility construction contractor with over 125 years of excellence in Connecticut is expanding its leadership team. In partnership with Maxwell-Marcus Corporate Recruiters, we are seeking a strategic Site / Civil & Utilities Estimator for a full-time, in-person role at our Shelton, Connecticut headquarters.

The Vibe: We value sharp minds, accurate takeoffs, and decent human beings. Our culture blueprint excludes micromanagers and difficult personalities. We offer a competitive salary, solid benefits, and a 100% guarantee that your department head isn't a jerk and the only drama is where to order lunch.

This is an essential senior-level position designed for an estimator who looks beyond spreadsheets. You will directly impact company profitability by identifying project risks, evaluating field execution strategy, and building competitive bids that win profitable infrastructure and site development work.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Development: Prepare comprehensive, highly accurate cost estimates based on engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Quantity Takeoffs: Execute detailed takeoffs for mass excavation, heavy site work, underground utilities, paving, and site restoration.
• Strategic Pricing: Develop and apply highly accurate labor, heavy equipment, and real-world production rates.
• Vendor Management: Solicit, review, level, and analyze complex subcontractor and material supplier pricing.
• Risk Mitigation: Evaluate bid documents to proactively identify scope gaps, constructability limitations, and project schedule impacts.
• Executive Collaboration: Partner with Executive Leadership to review estimates, establish pricing strategies, and attend pre-bid site visits.
• Project Hand-off: Assist Project Management teams with change order pricing, proposals, and smooth transition from bid phase to field execution.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated civil, heavy highway, or utility construction estimating experience.
• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of earth excavation, deep utilities, paving, and environmental/contaminated soil handling.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with industry-standard estimating software; HCSS HeavyBid proficiency is highly preferred.
• Technical Literacy: Advanced capability to interpret complex civil plans, geotechnical reports, and municipal specifications.
• Execution: Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of managing multiple bids simultaneously under strict deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 +/- (Commensurate with experience)
• Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with immediate company match and a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance policy coverage.
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) allotment and paid company holidays.

How to Apply

Candidate inquiries, referrals, and nominations are handled with strict discretion and confidentiality. Please contact our retained exclusive recruiter:

Dan Regan, CPC
Maxwell-Marcus Corporate Recruiters