Heavy Highway Civil Estimator - Princeton, NJ
Michael Page International
- Princeton, New Jersey
- 14 days ago
Highlights
The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy highway and civil construction projects while collaborating closely with operations, project management, subcontractors, and clients. Key Responsibilities: Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for heavy highway, roadway, bridge, earthwork, drainage, utility, and site development projects.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Princeton, New Jersey |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $160,000–$200,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Heavy Highway Civil Estimator
Our client is a well-established heavy civil contractor with a strong reputation throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. The company specializes in large-scale transportation, roadway, highway, bridge, utility, and infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients.
Job Description
Due to continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, our client is seeking an experienced Heavy Highway Civil Estimator to join their team in Princeton, NJ. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy highway and civil construction projects while collaborating closely with operations, project management, subcontractors, and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for heavy highway, roadway, bridge, earthwork, drainage, utility, and site development projects.
- Analyze plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Develop labor, equipment, and material pricing strategies.
- Assist with bid preparation, proposal development, and tender submissions.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required.
- Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities.
- Work closely with project managers and operations teams to ensure smooth project transitions following award.
- Maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
- Support multiple estimates and pursuits simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
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.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (not absolutely necessary though based on experience).
- 3+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, highway, transportation, or infrastructure construction.
- Strong understanding of DOT, municipal, and public works projects.
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed cost estimates.
- Proficiency with estimating software such as HCSS HeavyBid, Bid2Win, Bluebeam, Agtek, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of New Jersey DOT projects is highly desirable.
What's on Offer
- Annual salary ranging from $160,000 to $200,000, depending on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Stable pipeline of high-profile infrastructure projects.
Interested? Apply today!
Contact Austin Levitt Quote job ref JN-102026-7124886
Job Summary
Sector: Construction
Sub Sector: Estimator
Industry: Property
Where: Princeton
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Austin Levitt
Job Reference: JN-102026-7124886
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
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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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