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Estimator/Superintendent

Michael Page
  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • Instant Apply
2 days ago

Job Description

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive bid proposals for heavy civil and sitework projects.
  • Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to assess project scope and risk.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor scopes.
  • Solicit, review, and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations.
  • Develop accurate production rates and project budgets utilizing historical cost data and market trends.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and scope review sessions as required.
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, superintendents, and operations leadership during the estimating process.
  • Prepare bid packages and assist with proposal submissions.
  • Maintain a database of subcontractors, suppliers, and historical project costs.
  • Support project handoff meetings upon award to ensure a seamless transition to the operations team.
  • Monitor market conditions and material pricing to maintain estimating accuracy.



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.

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.

Great company culture built around working together.Opportunities for growth and development.
  • 7+ years of estimating experience within heavy civil construction, sitework, excavation, utilities, roadway, paving, or related construction sectors.
  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project scheduling, and cost control principles.
  • Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed bid estimates.
  • Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of regional construction markets throughout New Jersey and surrounding areas is highly desirable.

Our client is a well-established site contractor headquartered in Chester, New Jersey, serving clients throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Founded in 1960, the company specializes in heavy earthwork, underground utilities, paving, and site development projects, leveraging advanced GPS technology and a large fleet of equipment to deliver high-quality civil construction services.

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
  • Opportunity to join a respected, long-standing regional contractor with over six decades of industry success.
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of heavy civil and site development projects.
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and life insurance.
  • Long-term stability with a company known for investing in its people, equipment, and technology.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHackettstown, NJ
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1976
Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

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.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Bid Packagesunmatched
  • Biddingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Contract Analysisunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cost Engineeringunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Database Administrationunmatched
  • Earthmoving/Earthworksunmatched
  • Excavationunmatched
  • GPS (Global Positioning System)unmatched
  • Historical Cost Principleunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Market Trackingunmatched
  • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Evaluationunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Writingunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Value Engineeringunmatched
  • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched

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