Senior Estimator

Rockville , MD / Frederick , MD / Washington , DC

Location:

Rockville, Maryland

Job Type: Full-time

Company:
Francis O. Day Co., Inc.

Company Address: 850 East Gude Drive, suite A, Rockville, MD 20850

Company Phone Number: x110

Position:
Senior Estimator

Pay Range: $150,000- $180,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

DEPARTMENT : REPORTS TO : POSITION :
Estimation Chief of Estimating Full
- Time

Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and bid proposals for heavy civil construction, site development , grading, excavation, paving, and public works. Review plans and specifications, assess costs and risks , and coordinate with operations and project management to support profitable bids and smooth project handoffs.

• Review bid invitations , plans, specifications, addenda , and contract documents ; identify scope requirements and deadlines .
• Complete quantity takeoffs and estimate labor , materials, equipment, trucking , subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Analyze production rates, site conditions, construction methods , haul distances , and project risks.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotes; prepare bid summaries, proposals , assumptions, and e x clusions .
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies , constructability issues, and pricing risks; communicate questions and changes before submission.
• Coordinate with project managers , superintendents, operations , purchasing, and leadership; participate in site visits and bid reviews .
• Support awarded-project handoff , budget setup, cost comparisons, and continuous improvement of estimating tools and procedures .
• Provide estimating guidance and review support to team members as assigned.

• 8+ years of heavy highway/site work estimating experience; HCSS and design-build e x perience required .
• Ability to interpret civil plans, specifications, and contract documents ; perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed bids.
• Knowledge of labor , equipment, materials , trucking, subcontractor costs, production rates , and job cost factors .
• Proficiency with estimating so ftware and Microsoft Excel; able to manage multiple bid deadlines accurately.

Deliver complete, accurate, and timely bids ; identify risks and scope gaps ; protect company margin ; maintain organized estimate records; and communicate clearly with management and project teams . Prima r ily office-based , with occasional site visits and possible extended hours near bid deadlines.

For over 80 years, family-owned Francis O Day Co . Inc . has built lasting rel ationships with clients , employees , subcontractors, and suppliers . The company supports regional offices and four asphalt production facilities , with a focus on safety, quality , and s ustainable performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: F.O. Day Company considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on c haracteristics protected by law this description summarizes the position , is not exhaustive, and is not an employment agreement; duties may change with business needs .