Estimator; Civil Construction

Heavy Highway / Civil Construction Estimator

Position based at Lorton headquarters, responsible for estimating heavy highway and civil construction projects ranging from $1 million to over $500 million, including civil, utility, bridge, and structural work.

• 5+ Years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and Google Workspace
• Familiar with bid‑build and design‑build projects in the heavy and highway transportation arena at local, state, and/or federal level
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and contract terms and conditions
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with an ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced work environment
• Critical‑thinker and problem‑solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must pass pre‑employment physical/drug screening
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related field preferred
• Knowledge of grading, underground utilities, maintenance of traffic, bridge and retaining wall construction is preferred
• Experience with Smart Bid, Heavy Bid, AGTEK, and AutoCAD is preferred

• Analyze plans, specifications, and contract terms and conditions to determine scope of work and risk portfolio
• Define scopes of work for various trades, create bid packages, and solicit bids
• Visit sites as necessary to assess field conditions and access restraints
• Execute plan take‑offs and enter bid information and quantities into Heavy Bid
• Develop self‑perform production rates and crew analysis for entry into Heavy Bid
• Prepare cost analysis of bid pricing from subcontractors and vendors
• Participate in bid review, pre‑construction and post‑construction meetings
• Participate in design‑build team meetings and assist in development of design alternatives and win strategies
• Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation goal requirements
• Document design inaccuracies and write RFIs to designers as required
• Complete project budget and schedule with appropriate equipment, materials and manpower
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with subcontractors, vendors, and co‑workers
• Provide estimating and change order support to projects on a continuous basis after successful procurement of work

Competitive salary;
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with company match and contribution, and PTO.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis.

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Shirley Contracting promotes a drug‑free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).