Senior Estimator

Building Tomorrow's Infrastructure Today

Triton Marine Construction Corp. is seeking a hands-on Senior Estimator who takes full ownership of the estimating process. This role requires a self-perform mindset and the ability to price a wide range of work including dirt, concrete, marine, and logistics. The ideal candidate is both a technical expert and a mentor, setting the standard for estimating excellence within the organization.

This position reports to the Vice President of Operations and works closely with Operations, field superintendents, and Business Development.

Triton Marine Construction Corp. is a state and federal heavy-civil and marine contractor specializing in complex waterfront and infrastructure projects for NAVFAC, USACE, and other government clients. We self-perform concrete, pile driving, and civil work, maintaining an uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, and production excellence.

What You'll Do

* Personally own and execute the entire estimating process from start to finish.

* Perform all quantity takeoffs, plan/spec reviews, and build complete estimates

* Develop means and methods, sequence the work, and set crews/equipment based on your own analysis.

* Price all self‑perform work directly rather than relying on others to build numbers.

* Lead pricing and bid development by doing detailed work: scoping quotes, leveling bids, and validating assumptions.

* Write and drive technical proposals hands‑on, including the execution plan and narrative.

* Maintain and update production data and Red Book rates based on actual field performance.

* Provide constructability input and coordinate directly with field teams to ground the estimate in real‑world conditions.

* Manage clean handoff to project teams, including scope, assumptions, and risks.

* Coach and mentor while still actively building estimates yourself.

* Contribute to long-term strategic planning and market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

* Own the estimating process with full accountability

* Pricing and bid development

* Lead technical proposal development

* Manage production data and maintain Red Book rates

* Provide constructability input and coordinate with field teams

* Support project handoff and execution

* Coach and mentor project staff

What You Bring

* 10+ years of estimating or project experience in heavy civil and/or marine construction.

* Proficiency in HCSS / Heavy Bid.

* Strong expertise with HCSS and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and Bluebeam.

* Demonstrated command of means and methods, production rates, crew and equipment costing.

* Ability to break down construction operations, evaluate risks, and develop clear scopes.

* Exceptional communication, organization, and technical writing skills.

* A collaborative mindset, strong work ethic, and ability to thrive in high‑pressure deadlines.

* Willingness to travel; travel is intermittent and tied to active pursuits and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent experience.

* Professional Engineering (PE) license or state contractor license.

* Familiarity with Primavera P6 scheduling.

* Experience with Department of Defense or government contracting.

* Familiarity with USACE EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and federal / DoD contracting.

* Experience estimating projects in the $500K to $50M range.

Why Triton Marine?

You'll join a dedicated team delivering large‑scale, mission‑critical infrastructure across diverse environments-marine, waterfront, heavy civil, and beyond. At Triton, your expertise isn't just valued-it's foundational to our success and growth.

If you're ready to lead, innovate, and create lasting impact, we want to meet you.