Senior Heavy Civil Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

A large heavy civil general contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its growing team in West Palm Beach, Florida.

This is a high-impact opportunity with a well-established contractor known for delivering complex heavy civil and infrastructure projects throughout Florida. The Senior Estimator will play a key role in leading large-scale bid efforts, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and collaborating directly with executive leadership, operations teams, and clients.

The ideal candidate brings strong heavy civil estimating experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable managing complex pursuits from preconstruction through final negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full-cycle estimating efforts for large heavy civil and infrastructure projects throughout Florida
• Oversee bid preparation, pricing strategy, scheduling coordination, and proposal development for projects ranging from approximately $5M–$100M+
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to develop accurate and competitive estimates
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, project management, and operations teams throughout the bid process
• Develop conceptual budgets, detailed cost estimates, value engineering alternatives, and CPM schedules
• Attend pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, client presentations, and final negotiations
• Support bid closeout activities, cost budgeting, and bid-to-project turnover upon award
• Track awarded work and assist with pricing change orders, extra work, and contract modifications as needed
• Maintain estimating databases, productivity assumptions, and historical cost information
• Mentor and support junior estimators while contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives
• Partner with business development and leadership teams on strategic pursuits and long-term growth planning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction estimating, engineering, and/or cost control experience, including at least 5+ years focused within heavy civil construction
• MUST HAVE experience with FDOT and/or other municipal or public agency projects
• Strong experience estimating large-scale infrastructure and civil construction projects
• Background with heavy civil scopes including excavation, demolition, foundations, support of excavation, utilities, concrete, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure improvements strongly preferred
• Ability to independently lead complex estimates and coordinate cross-functional bid efforts
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and proposal writing skills
• Proven ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

Software Experience

• HCSS HeavyBid / HeavyJob
• Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Viewpoint
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Salesforce preferred

Additional Details

• Location: West Palm Beach, FL
• Schedule: Primarily in-office
• Reports To: Lead Estimating Manager

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong backlog of work, a collaborative leadership team, and significant long-term growth potential within the organization.