Job Description
Estimator
Prepare comprehensive and accurate estimates for heavy civil, sitework, and earthwork projects. Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to develop project pricing. Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, site utilities, drainage, paving, trenching, aggregates, and related scopes. Develop labor, equipment, trucking, hauling, and material cost estimates for self-performed work. Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals to ensure competitive and complete pricing. Conduct scope reviews and participate in site walkthroughs with subcontractors and suppliers. Prepare complete bid packages, public bid submissions, prevailing wage pricing, and bonding documentation. Present finalized estimates to company leadership for review prior to submission. Support project handoff activities and assist with subcontractor and vendor buyout after award. Track estimated versus actual project costs and refine production rates and pricing strategies. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and field teams. Ensure all bids are submitted accurately and on schedule.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
A Successful Estimator should have: 5+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience in sitework, heavy civil, or related construction sectors. Strong understanding of earthwork, site utilities, drainage, paving, and civil construction operations. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical drawings. Experience preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and project cost estimates. Strong knowledge of construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, accounting, and engineering principles. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with estimating software. Experience with Procore, InSite Elevation Pro, and Microsoft Project is strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred. OSHA 30 certification preferred. Valid driver's license. Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Salary range up to 160k. Make a direct impact on project success and company growth. Work on diverse public and private projects across Massachusetts and Connecticut. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and paid time off. Join a stable organization backed by an established parent company with long-term resources. Collaborate with experienced construction professionals in a team-oriented environment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $130,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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