Senior Estimator

Carylon Corporation•Canton, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carylon is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to help build and lead a centralized corporate estimating function supporting our operating companies nationwide. This role is not a traditional, siloed estimating position. The successful candidate will play a key role in standardizing bidding practices, developing production-based cost models, and improving bid accuracy and win rates across a diverse portfolio of publicly bid municipal work. The ideal candidate has experience in heavy civil, underground utilities, or trenchless rehabilitation (CIPP preferred) and is comfortable working in a unit-price, production-driven environment. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and build a national estimating platform within a market-leading organization. The role offers visibility across senior leadership and direct impact on company growth, profitability, and strategic direction.

Requirements

7+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, underground utilities, pipeline rehabilitation, or related fields
Strong understanding of unit-price bidding and public contract procurement
Proven ability to develop production-based estimates (not just quantity takeoffs)
Experience reviewing municipal/DOT specifications and contract documents
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Proficiency in estimating software and Excel-based cost modeling
Ability to work across multiple regions and operating teams
Valid driver’s license
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Experience with CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) or trenchless technologies strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead preparation of competitive, accurate bids for municipal and public works projects across multiple regions
Review plans, specifications, and contract documents with a focus on risk identification and constructability
Develop and refine production rates, crew builds, and cost models specific to CIPP and underground rehabilitation work
Collaborate with regional operating companies, superintendents, and field leadership to validate assumptions and means/methods
Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
Participate in and help lead bid review and strategy meetings
Support the development of standardized estimating processes, templates, and tools across the organization
Assist in building and mentoring a corporate estimating team over time
Analyze historical job cost data to improve future bid accuracy and margins