Senior Estimator

Carylon Corporation About Us:

Carylon is the industry-leading national organization of regional operating companies providing specialized services in sanitary, storm, and water system assessment, maintenance, and rehabilitation, as well as soil/sludge remediation. Our services are designed to extend infrastructure life expectancy, bring collection systems into compliance, and ultimately improve surrounding waterways and the environment. Carylon operates a nationwide platform of 15 operating companies delivering trenchless rehabilitation solutions across the United States.

Position Overview:

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.

Why This Role:

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.

Job Details:

Position:

Senior Estimator Location:

Canton, MA Pay:

$90,000-$110,000 per year (Negotiable based on experience)

Full Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, 401

K, PTO, ESOP Key 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

Qualifications:

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

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform site visits, including walking active construction sites as needed

Requirements:

Valid driver's license Ability to pass a background check and drug screening AA/EEO Statement The Company provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Carylon considers qualified applicants with a criminal history. Disclosure of criminal history is not required until a conditional offer has been made, and the background check process has begun. At that point, applicants with a criminal history will be given the chance to explain the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Carylon is committed to hiring veterans of the Armed Forces. We value and recognize the leadership, training, character, and discipline that veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve bring to our company and the workforce.