Senior Estimator

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our team and lead the pursuit of complex, large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects . This role is critical in developing accurate cost estimates, evaluating risks, and shaping competitive proposals for projects that include highways, bridges, underground utilities, water / wastewater systems, site development, and other heavy civil scopes.

As a Senior Estimator, you will collaborate closely with executives, project managers, business development, and field operations teams to deliver winning bids while ensuring constructability and cost efficiency. This is a leadership role with the opportunity to mentor junior estimators and play a key part in the company’s continued growth and success in the heavy civil market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects, including earthwork, utilities, paving, concrete, and structures.
• Review design documents, specifications, and project requirements to identify scope, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop quantity take-offs, pricing, and subcontractor / vendor solicitations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations.
• Oversee preparation of bid proposals, budgets, schedules, and cash flow projections.
• Collaborate with operations and project management teams to ensure seamless project handoff.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior estimators and support staff.
• Stay current with market pricing, industry trends, and construction means and methods.
• Contribute to strategic business development by analyzing competitors, market positioning, and bid strategies.

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