Chief Estimator Job Sykesville Maryland USA,Construction

Chief Estimator – Own the Numbers. Drive the Win. Lead the bid. Shape the work. Set the standard.

You live for the chase – complex site and heavy civil bids, tight deadlines, and the satisfaction of knowing your number is the one that wins the work.

In this Chief Estimator role, you’ll own the entire bid process for public and private paving and excavation projects – from first look at the civil drawings to final proposal on the Executive Team’s desk.

You’ll be the go-to authority on mass excavation, light grading, paving, roadwork, earthwork, site utilities, and stormwater management, providing leadership and guidance on all things estimating and pre-construction.

Your work will directly decide which projects get built – and how profitably.

If you’ve led heavy civil and site construction estimates from front to back, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Work On

You’ll be at the center of estimating and pre-construction for a range of heavy civil and site projects, including:

Public and private paving projects
Mass excavation and light grading packages
Roadwork and earthwork scopes
Site utilities and storm water management systems
Projects driven by detailed civil drawings and geotechnical reports
Pre-bid meetings and client-facing estimating discussions
Subcontractor and supplier pricing on specialized scopes
Value engineering opportunities across site and civil work

You’ll work heavily in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with exposure to HCSS Heavy Bid as a plus.

Every bid you touch will influence real dollars, real schedules, and real outcomes in the field. What You'll Be Doing

Manage the entire bid process for heavy civil and site construction projects
Review project plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports to develop accurate scopes and pricing
Perform detailed quantity take-offs for mass excavation, grading, paving, utilities, and related work
Evaluate project specifications and past performance to sharpen bid strategy
Source, solicit, and organize subcontractor and supplier bids
Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals for completeness and competitiveness
Develop preliminary project schedules to support bid submissions
Generate accurate, thorough, and competitive bid proposals
Lead bid negotiations and support final pricing decisions with the Executive Team
Provide leadership and guidance on estimating and pre-construction for multiple projects
Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients
Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options to improve competitiveness

What We're Looking For

Construction estimating experience with 10+ years in site construction or heavy civil projects
5+ years in a senior estimating role or with clear leadership responsibility
Strong background in public works and heavy civil projects
Ability to read and understand civil drawings, including grading, utilities, erosion and sediment controls
Familiarity with roadwork, earthwork, site utilities, and storm water management
Bid negotiation experience and comfort leading the commercial conversation
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

The Experience That Will Really Get Our Attention

You’ve been the point person driving winning heavy civil and site development bids, especially in public works, where precision, compliance, and relationships matter. You’re as comfortable dissecting grading and utility plans as you are in a bid review with executives or across the table in a negotiation.

You bring a…