Estimator​/Business Developer - Heavy Civil

Demathieu Bard:
Daring to endeavor!

Demathieu Bard is a global construction group with over 160 years of experience and more than €2 billion in annual revenue. With a strong foundation in Europe and a growing presence in North America, we are launching a new heavy civil construction company in the DMV region (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia). This is a unique opportunity to join a legacy of excellence while shaping the future of infrastructure in the U.S.

CDB specializes in major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation and is known for its innovative, complex construction methodologies and adaptability when undertaking challenging projects. As the general contractor, construction manager, and/or project manager, CDB continues to successfully deliver complex and challenging projects, particularly heavy infrastructure projects such as bridges, canals, dams, tunnels, culverts and viaducts.

Our technical ability and well-recognized “can-do” attitude sets us apart. Our strength as an organization lies in the skills and drive of our employees and it is a point of pride for us to encourage and develop our talent. CDB has currently over 150 engineers and technicians in North America, with a wide range of multi-disciplinary skills and a right balance of experienced and young professionals.

As an organization we are committed to optimizing our skilled resources, emphasizing professional development, and encouraging knowledge sharing across the company.

Reporting to the Vice President, this dual role Estimator/Business developer is responsible for finding project opportunity in the Heavy Civil market and then work with the estimate team to determine construction project costs as well as preparation, review and submission of tenders based upon company and client requirements and expectations. This role is critical to our success in developing our company business and deliver competitive bids and innovative solutions across both traditional and alternative delivery projects.

$140-170K USD base compensation, depending on experience.

• Identify target owners and agencies
• Track capital improvement programs
• Build and maintain a qualified opportunity pipeline
• Monitor upcoming projects through: DOT long‑range plans;
  Owner outreach and industry events;
  Consultants and designers;
  Pre‑RFP / pre‑advertisement intelligence
• Maintain a CRM or opportunity log with probability, timing, value, and strategic relevance.
• Regularly report pipeline status to executive and operations leadership.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partners:
  Joint venture partners;
  Specialty subcontractors; DBE / MBE / SWaM partners
• Track competitor activity in the region

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for hard bid, design-build, and progressive design-build projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimates
• Identify and engage with local subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong partnerships
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, to support winning proposals
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions
• Complete and compile quantity surveys and take-offs as necessary for cost estimating
• Develop comparatives to help analyze principal construction approaches or techniques that consider and weigh differences in cost, risk and/or schedule
• Create preliminary work schedules for bidding purposes
• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure best quality services and lowest pricing

• Prepare bid submission packages in compliance with client’s instructions
• Review tender documents for discrepancies, errors, and omissions
• When applicable, attend bid openings and record results
• Other task as required to ensure success in delivering bids
• Other
• Preparing estimates for contemplated change orders or claims for on‑going projects

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician / Technologist, or Degree in Civil Engineering

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a project manager or…