Senior Estimator, Site Development/Heavy Highway

Gerber Construction Inc.Ellington, CT
10dOnsite

About The Position

We shape the future of our communities by delivering site development work for K-12 schools and essential highway projects, ensuring safe transportation and vibrant spaces for the places where our families live, learn, and grow. How you'll get to contribute Deliver accurate and competitive cost estimates that ensure project profitability and foster strong, long-term client relationships.

Requirements

  • You have 5+ years of site development, utility or heavy highway Estimating experience
  • People are impressed by how easily you adapt, no matter what’s thrown your way. You’ve got this way of staying flexible and keeping things moving smoothly with clients, even when things get tough. It’s a real gift.
  • Your proficiency with estimating software enables you to stay totally organized, even in the midst of chaos (HCSS, Procrontractor, Agtek, or similar).

Nice To Haves

  • You have experience with Federal Contracting - working with Eversource, Amtrak, National Grid, CNG, Aquarion, CT Water, MDC, and/or RWA

Responsibilities

  • Make strategic bidding decisions with Project Managers on projects up to $40M and 4-years long, based on team capacity and project goals.
  • Deliver accurate and competitive estimates that position us to win complex sitework projects while maintaining profitability.
  • Prepare efficient and timely bids that meet client needs and project deadlines for CTDOT, MADOT, municipal, and private civil/utility projects.
  • Foster strong client relationships through collaborative project budgeting and execution.
  • Drive cost savings by applying value engineering strategies that enhance project efficiency.
  • Ensure projects are executed profitably by aligning cost expectations with financial goals.
  • Build lasting client partnerships through quality work, repeat business and trusting relationships.

Benefits

  • Work-Life Balance and Autonomy
  • We prioritize work-life balance, with an average workweek of 40-50 hours. We recognize that overwork can lead to mistakes and burnout, so we provide the necessary support to manage workloads and maintain a healthy environment.
  • This role offers autonomy, allowing you to keep the construction pipeline full without micromanagement, empowering you to make decisions that drive success.
  • Tools and Technology Flexibility
  • We utilize Viewpoint’s Procontractor for earthworks and estimating but are willing to purchase software that aligns with your experience if needed, ensuring you have the tools to excel.
  • Recognition and Rewards
  • Peer-to-Peer Recognition: Employees are encouraged to acknowledge each other’s hard work, which builds camaraderie and strengthens team unity.
  • Performance-Based Bonuses: In recognition of your success, your efforts directly influence your earnings.
  • Profit Sharing Plan: After 1 year, you'll be eligible for profit sharing (guaranteed 3% of salary + potential for more at company discretion).
  • Growth and Transparency
  • Leadership Development: We invest in your growth, offering opportunities for leadership development to advance your career.
  • Open Door Policy: We maintain an open-door policy, to earn your trust through transparency and to ensure you can voice concerns, ideas, and feedback openly.
  • Longevity: In 40 years, we've only had 4 employees leave voluntarily. We want people to make a long term career with us and we're committed to creating the right environment for it.
  • Benefits and Perks
  • Medical Coverage: After 90 days, you'll be eligible for insurance, with the company covering 60% of the lowest coverage for your age bracket.
  • 401K Plan: We are reviewing our 401K plan, which currently offers 25% match up to 4% of your annual income, and is negotiable for this position.
  • Vacation: We are currently reviewing our vacation policy which is negotiable for this position.
  • Enjoy 7 paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
  • Local Community Focus
  • We focus on local projects, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in your own community while avoiding long-distance travel.
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