Senior Estimator

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The Senior Estimator leads the development of accurate and timely cost estimates for civil access construction supporting electric Transmission Right‑of‑Way (ROW) projects. The role focuses on access roads, work pads, matting programs, drainage and temporary structures, erosion and sediment control, and site restoration across diverse terrain and conditions. Success requires deep knowledge of heavy civil means and methods, utility client standards, environmental and permitting requirements, and the ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams while mentoring other estimators.

• Prepare detailed, itemized estimates for Transmission ROW access scopes including: new and improved access roads; clearing and grubbing; grading, cut/fill and rock excavation; culverts and low‑water crossings; temporary bridge installation; swamp/timber mat installation and retrieval; work pad construction; stormwater BMPs; fencing and gates; traffic control; restoration and stabilization.
• Interpret plan/profile drawings, alignment sheets, KMZ/KML files, LiDAR/topographic surveys, soil maps, and field notes to perform accurate quantity takeoffs (earthwork volumes, drainage structures, mat counts, haul distances) and to validate access feasibility.
• Evaluate ROW constraints such as easements, landowner restrictions, environmental sensitivities (wetlands, streams, threatened and endangered species), and cultural resources; incorporate permit conditions, seasonal work windows, and environmental commitments into estimates and schedules.
• Develop realistic production rates and crew/equipment compositions based on terrain, access type, weather, mobilization/demobilization, and logistics; model indirect costs (preconstruction, surveying, QC, safety, traffic control, environmental compliance) and contingency.
• Solicit, level, and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations for trucking, matting, bridge rentals, erosion control materials, aggregates, geosynthetics, seeding and restoration; ensure scope completeness and alignment with bid documents.
• Build structured estimates in InEight, including WBS/cost codes, resource libraries, labor and equipment rates, material pricing, markups, and escalation; maintain estimate files and audit trails for internal reviews.
• Prepare bid deliverables: clarifications, inclusions/exclusions, risk registers, proposed schedules, cash‑flow projections, and value‑engineering alternatives; participate in internal review boards and client presentations.
• Coordinate closely with transmission line engineers, construction managers, environmental/permitting teams, surveyors, and ROW agents to resolve scope, access, and constructability issues ahead of bid.
• Lead and mentor estimating staff—assign tasks, review takeoffs, perform QA/QC on estimates, and support professional growth through coaching and training.
• Conduct site visits and reconnaissance to validate access routes, assess terrain and permitting constraints, identify laydown yards and water sources, and confirm logistics for materials (e.g., mats, aggregates).
• Maintain historical cost databases and benchmarking for ROW access work; perform post‑bid and post‑project reviews to refine assemblies, production rates, and pricing assumptions.

• Demonstrated expertise in heavy civil means and methods for Transmission ROW access construction (access roads, work pads, matting, temporary bridges/culverts, erosion and sediment control, restoration).
• Advanced proficiency in InEight estimating software; strong skills with Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam Revu; familiarity with Agtek and/or Autodesk Civil 3D for earthwork modeling and takeoffs; comfort with GIS tools (ArcGIS/QGIS/Google Earth) for route evaluation.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance and permitting applicable to ROW access: SWPPP, NPDES, erosion/sediment control best practices, USACE Nationwide Permits, state/local permits (including DOT driveway/encroachment), and documentation requirements.
• Understanding of utility client standards and safety considerations for work near energized facilities; ability to…