Senior Construction Estimator

Job in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, USA

Listing for: HEARTLAND CONSTRUCTION

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-27

Job specializations:

Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR

Job Title

Senior Construction Estimator

Reports To

President

Position Type

Full-Time, Exempt

Job Summary

Heartland Construction, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our estimating team. Ideal Candidate should have at least 5 years of estimating experience on commercial construction projects, inclusive of schools, Design-Build, Bid-Build and Conceptual Estimating. In addition, qualified candidates should have strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Ability to analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates for construction projects.
Computes estimates for material costs, manpower labor hour requirements, leased equipment, subcontracted work, production scheduling, and permit requirements and associated costs.
Ability to perform value engineering as necessary.
Ability to develop and maintain subcontractor/supplier relationships.
Ability to coordinate BIM Modeling Requirements.
RFI’s.
Prepares final contract estimates.
Prepare and execute Subcontract Scope Requirements.
Develop procurement strategies to minimize lead times.
Ability to discern LEED compliance.

Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Construction Estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
General Contractor 5 years (Preferred)
Estimating Software 5 Years (Preferred)

Salary and benefit package is very competitive and commensurate on experience - paid vacation, accrued sick leave, health, dental, life and 401K.

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