Senior Estimator- Heavy Civil​/Highway

Senior Estimator

- Key Responsibilities

* Lead the Estimating Process:
Analyze proposal specifications, drawings, and related documents, and participate in pre-bid meetings to define the full scope of work and develop a comprehensive estimating plan.

* Leverage Data-Driven Insights:
Review and interpret historical cost reports, production data, and records to establish accurate unit costs and man-hour estimates.

* Develop Comprehensive Estimates:
Prepare complete, detailed estimates for assigned projects, incorporating takeoffs, subcontracting strategies, and full compliance with proposal requirements.

* Ensure Accuracy & Documentation:
Maintain organized electronic and paper files as complete backup for all estimate figures and assumptions.

* Stay at the Forefront of the Industry: Maintain professional and technical expertise through continued education, industry publications, networking, and active participation in professional associations.

* Engage with Senior Leadership:
Confidently present estimates and strategies in senior-level meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and distribution of supporting materials.

* Mentor the Next Generation:
Guide and develop junior estimators, sharing expertise and best practices to strengthen the overall estimating team.

We're looking for a Senior Estimator who thrives on building precise, competitive bids from the ground up-someone who doesn't just read the plans but owns the numbers, the strategy, and the outcome. You'll be a key player in shaping high-profile heavy civil and highway projects, bringing both technical mastery and leadership presence to the table.

* Proven Expertise: 10+ years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience-preferably with underground utility work-and a history of winning $50-$500 million projects through bottom-up estimating strategies.

* Educational Foundation:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred; extensive technical training and proven field experience considered in lieu of degree.

* Master of the Tools:

* Bid2

Win expertise, with a track record of creating accurate, well-structured estimates from the first takeoff to the final bid submission.

* Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

* Takeoff software such as AgTEK, Bluebeam, or Planswift

* Scheduling software such as Primavera

* HCSS Heavy Bid or Hard Dollar EOS experience a plus

* Strategic Estimating

Skills:

Known for building estimates from scratch-analyzing labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor inputs in detail-while still keeping the overall bid competitive and profitable.

* Project Delivery Savvy:
Familiarity with CMAR, CMGC, and Design-Build approaches to adapt estimates to various delivery models.

* Influential Communicator:
Confident, clear, and persuasive-able to present to senior leadership, negotiate with subcontractors, and collaborate effectively with field teams.

* Mentor & Leader:
Dedicated to developing the next generation of estimators, sharing proven techniques, and fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and winning bids.

This is your opportunity to lead from the front-owning the estimating process from the first plan review to the final handshake-and make your mark on projects that define communities for decades to come.

We are an equal opportunity employer:
We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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