Senior Estimator

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an estimator for heavy civil construction projects
• Proven track record with DOT, municipal, and infrastructure projects in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area
• Strong network of local subcontractors, suppliers, and industry contacts
• Experience with design-build and progressive design-build delivery methods
• High level of proficiency at reading civil plans and specifications
• Ability to work under pressure on time-critical tasks, with good time management skills
• Excellent analytical skills with heavy emphasis on detail
• Knowledge of design-build, lumpsum and low bid project delivery methods
• Knowledge of markets for typical civil construction materials, equipment and subcontractors
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment as required
• Use initiative and communication to maintain a collaborative problem-solving approach
• Proficient at MS Excel and other MS Office applications
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., HCSS, HeavyBid, or similar)
• Direct field experience in construction of civil works, utility, concrete structures, bridges, tunnel, roads and railways
• Awareness of critical path scheduling methods and software (MS project or Primavera)
• Applicants must consent to this check as part of the hiring process

Responsibilities

• Job Summary - Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Senior Estimator is responsible for determining construction project costs as well as preparation, review and submission of tenders based upon company and client requirements and expectations
• This role is critical to our success in delivering competitive bids and innovative solutions across both traditional and alternative delivery projects
• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for hard bid, design-build, and progressive design-build projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimates
• Identify and engage with local subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong partnerships
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and business development teams to support winning proposals
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions
• Complete and compile quantity surveys and take-offs as necessary for cost estimating
• Develop comparatives to help analyze principal construction approaches or techniques that consider and weigh differences in cost, risk and/or schedule
• Create preliminary work schedules for bidding purposes
• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure best quality services and lowest pricing
• Prepare bid submission packages in compliance with client’s instructions
• Review tender documents for discrepancies, errors, and omissions
• When applicable, attend bid openings and record results
• Other task as required to ensure success in delivering bids
• Preparing estimates for contemplated change orders or claims for on-going projects

Responsibilities Estimation

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for hard bid, design-build, and progressive design-build projects

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimates

• Identify and engage with local subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong partnerships

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and business development teams to support winning proposals

• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions

• Complete and compile quantity surveys and take-offs as necessary for cost estimating

• Develop comparatives to help analyze principal construction approaches or techniques that consider and weigh differences in cost, risk and/or schedule

• Create preliminary work schedules for bidding purposes

• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure best quality services and lowest pricing

Tender & Bids Submission

• Prepare bid submission packages in compliance with client’s instructions

• Review tender documents for discrepancies, errors, and omissions

• When applicable, attend bid openings and record results

• Other task as required to ensure success in delivering bids