Chief Estimator

Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

• Manages the bid team throughout the entire process.
• Visits project sites to understand site conditions/restrictions.
• Creates a preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications utilizing scheduling software.
• Coordinates with Supply Chain, to price the resources needed for project.
• Assesses scopes of work to compile and establish pricing to cover project-related work activities using conventional methods and software.
• Actively communicates with DOTs, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure projectsA' minority goals are being met.
• Advises and assists in preparing bid form, conceptual estimates and negotiated proposals.
• Reviews all final estimates to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Prepares and tracks budgets.
• Tracks historical costs and ensures they are used in estimating new projects.
• Researches historical and regional costs for estimating a bid.
• May independently develop estimates for large or complex projects.
• Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to others.
• Assigns bid team for new pursuits and distribute assignments to members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree

• HCSS, Agtek and Primavera P6 experience preferred
• Construction experience required
• Supervisory/Management experience
• 15 years of experience in estimating in heavy civil construction industry

Field/Operations Office

• Developing Capabilities
• Results Orientation
• Estimating
• Influencing and Communicating
• Conflict Management
• Communication
• Risk Assessment
• HCSS Heavy Bid
• Decision Making
• Critical Thinking
• Team Management
• Construction Delivery Methods
• Presenting
• Time Management
• Coaching

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.