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Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction
Job Description
Heavy Civil Construction Estimator - Bridge, Dam & Marine Infrastructure Projects
Who We're Hiring For:
Our client is a specialized heavy civil contractor performing complex excavation, bridge, dam rehabilitation, marine, and heavy concrete work throughout Maine and New Hampshire. They are a small, highly capable team that takes on technically challenging infrastructure projects.
Types of Projects:
- Dam rehabilitation and spillway reconstruction
- Bridge and culvert replacement
- Marine and waterfront construction
- Structural concrete and cofferdam work
- Heavy excavation and site development
- Remote and logistically challenging public infrastructure projects
This firm is looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator who can independently manage the bidding process for public and private infrastructure work and help them continue growing strategically. Someone who understands means and methods, can think through a project from start to finish, and can produce accurate, competitive bids in real-world field conditions, who wants to have a major impact on the company's success, will be a great fit!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Reviewing plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents
- Performing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis
- Building complete estimates for labor, equipment, materials, trucking, subcontractors, and self-performed work
- Developing bid strategies and identifying project risks and opportunities
- Soliciting and leveling subcontractor and supplier quotes
- Coordinating with ownership and project management during pursuit and preconstruction phases
- Preparing bid proposals and supporting documentation
- Participating in scope reviews, site visits, and pre-bid meetings when necessary
- Helping improve internal estimating systems, production tracking, and historical cost databases
- Supporting project handoff and occasional operational planning after award
Job Requirements
What We’re Looking For / Required Experience
- 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction with a strong background in several of the following:
- Bridge construction
- Dam rehabilitation
- Heavy excavation
- Structural concrete
- Marine or waterfront work
- DOT/public infrastructure projects
- Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and geotechnical plans
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, equipment production, and field operations
- Experience preparing competitive bids independently with minimal oversight
The Right Person Will Have the Following Skills:
- Self-sufficient and highly organized
- Practical and field-oriented, not purely office/theoretical
- Comfortable working in a small company environment where responsibilities overlap
- Able to think critically and problem solver without excessive structure
- Detail-oriented while still understanding the bigger operational picture
- Motivated by building something long term, not just filling a role
Preferred Qualifications
- HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software experience
- Knowledge of Maine DOT and NHDOT work
- Experience with temporary works, dewatering, cofferdams, or complex access/logistics
- OSHA 30
- Engineering or construction management background is helpful but not required
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and capability
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- IRA with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance depending on role
- Long-term growth opportunity within a growing heavy civil contractor
Why Work With Us
Since 1987, Springborn Staffing has been connecting talented professionals with great opportunities across Maine and New England. Recently awarded Gold for 'Best of the 207,' our approach is simple: we value real relationships over quick transactions. When you apply through us, you aren't just sending your resume into a void – you're getting a dedicated local advocate in your corner. We provide the expert guidance, honest feedback, and inside market knowledge you need to confidently take the next step in your career.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kurt Gundersen
Senior Recruiter
A few decades ago, Kurt accidentally wandered into recruiting and discovered he had a natural gift for solving complex hiring puzzles. He knows firsthand that sometimes the best career moves are the unplanned ones. With that extensive experience, he's become an industry expert who has successfully delivered over 2,000 quality hires across diverse sectors. He knows that finding exceptional talent requires skill, intuition, and strategic detective work. As a true generalist who's filled everything from specialized wine industry roles to cutting-edge tech positions, Kurt approaches each partnership like he approaches guitar playing: no rigid templates, just authentic conversations that help hiring managers articulate exactly what they need. His relationship-building style cuts through corporate formalities to get to the heart of what makes candidates and companies click, resulting in a 95% retention rate and saving clients an average of 60 days in their hiring process.
Kurt's collaborative approach ensures every placement feels like a partnership rather than a transaction, with hiring managers consistently praising his ability to understand unique company dynamics and deliver candidates who exceed expectations. When he's not solving staffing challenges, you'll find this musician releasing original music, hitting the trails for a run, or exploring Maine's wine scene. His philosophy reflects his adaptive approach: "Every company has unique needs. There's no cookie-cutter solution, and that's where I come in."
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