Heavy Civil​/Marine Estimator

Cianbro is looking for a highly experienced heavy civil estimator to join the team. This position requires the preparation of contract proposal estimates for a variety of complex projects. The role will involve reviewing proposals, specifications, and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents for estimating, assessing the suitability of each project for Cianbro, and ensuring that available resources can bid and complete the work.

This role offers flexibility to work at one of our offices located in Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, and Illinois. You can split your time between office and remote work. Depending on experience and qualifications, you will be hired as an Estimator or Senior Estimator.

• Identify the scope of work and perform quantity takeoff from RFQ information for heavy civil projects
• Review available plans and specifications to ensure estimated effort complies with requirements
• Perform conceptual estimates when detailed design information is not yet available
• Solicit pricing from material vendors and subcontractors
• Coordinate with other team members to develop overall estimates on larger projects
• Ensure compliance with company standards, risks, and client requirements
• Work with the in‑house design team to ensure estimated construction methods and schemes are safe, workable, and efficient
• Ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by the estimating project team
• Develop project schedules to ensure projects can be completed to meet owner requirements and use company resources efficiently
• Address all potential safety risks and concerns in estimates
• Develop innovative means and methods for completing projects to increase competitiveness and margins
• Prepare proposals when necessary, including documentation of the proposal basis
• Maintain base bid documents and organize estimate information
• Coordinate with the Cianbro operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team

• A four‑year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or experience
• 5+ years of estimating heavy civil bridge experience (or equivalent field experience)
• Experience with bridge, heavy civil, concrete, steel, pile driving, and cofferdam projects
• Ability to estimate other areas (structural, civil, etc.) on smaller projects is a plus
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with scheduling and estimating software (HCSS) and MS Office

Cianbro is an employee‑owned, tobacco‑free, equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.