Senior Estimator - Aviation

Senior Estimator

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Project Controls team within the Centers of Excellence division. This role will lead the execution of a major Controls & Analytics program at a large, complex airport environment in TX.

This is a fully onsite position (5 days per week) and is best suited for a seasoned estimating professional who thrives in fast-paced, highly technical infrastructure programs and is comfortable collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed, comprehensive cost estimates across multiple project phases, including planning, design, and construction.
• Collaborate with technical, professional, and executive stakeholders—including designers, engineers, consultants, and contractors—to establish accurate and defensible cost models.
• Oversee quantity take-offs, cost analyses, and pricing assumptions based on drawings, specifications, and evolving design documents.
• Review, evaluate, and validate cost estimates prepared by external consultants; provide recommendations regarding accuracy, risk, and constructability.
• Support cost negotiations and provide estimating expertise during procurement and contract discussions.
• Plan, assign, and review the work of estimating staff and provide technical guidance and mentorship as needed.
• Analyze scope changes and support change order pricing and cost impacts.
• Perform related duties as required to support project controls and estimating excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 12+ years of progressive estimating experience on large-scale infrastructure or complex capital programs.
• At least 5 years of hands-on estimating experience in one or more of the following disciplines: architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, controls, or systems integration.
• Proven experience developing detailed estimates in collaborative, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in active facilities or secure environments (e.g., airports, transit, critical infrastructure) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with estimating software such as, Sage Estimating (Timberline), eTakeoff, HCSS Heavybid, On Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam.

Compensation Range: $130,962.60 - $149,671.54

STV offers the following benefits: Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable); Disability insurance; Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment; 401(k) Plan; Retirement Counseling; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days); Paid Holidays (9 days); Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year); Parental Leave (up to 80 hours); Continuing Education Program; Professional Licensure and Society Memberships.

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.