Senior Estimator - Construction

Senior Estimator

Location: Lanham, MD | Industry: Heavy Civil Construction | Type: Full-Time | Salary, Exempt

Are you a detail-obsessed problem-solver with a passion for numbers, strategy, and winning work? At Total Civil Construction & Engineering, we're hiring a Senior Estimator to lead the creation of precise, competitive project bids that set the stage for success.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Estimator, you'll manage complex estimates from start to finish, interpreting blueprints and specs, evaluating vendor proposals, and collaborating with internal teams to shape cost-effective solutions that align with client goals and project realities.

• Lead and mentor junior estimators on large-scale and complex projects
• Analyze plans, specs, and digital models to develop detailed takeoffs and estimates
• Source and evaluate pricing from vendors and subcontractors
• Prepare estimates that include labor, materials, equipment, indirects, overhead, and profit
• Develop rough project schedules to accurately forecast resources
• Assist with budgeting, preliminary site evaluations, and alternative approaches
• Communicate with operations, purchasing, and planning teams to ensure alignment
• Submit documentation for bonding, insurance, and compliance as needed
• Maintain organized, accurate files in support of future project wins
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and partners
• Propose improvements in estimating tools, workflows, and bid strategies

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management (required)
• 8+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil or infrastructure projects
• Expertise in reading construction plans and technical documents
• Strong skills in volumetric, linear, and area quantity takeoffs
• Familiarity with local/state/federal construction regulations
• Proficient in estimating tools like Heavy Bid, AGTEK, Active Takeoff, and HCSS
• Strong Excel, Word, and Outlook skills; PowerPoint and MS Teams preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentorship abilities
• Valid driver's license and willingness to conduct site visits as needed
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Influence high-stakes decisions on multimillion-dollar bids
• Clear pathway to advancement into Chief Estimator roles
• Work alongside an experienced and collaborative preconstruction team
• Help build the region's most critical infrastructure
• Drug-Free Workplace | E-Verify Employer | Equal Opportunity Employer