Estimator Senior/Construction

About the Company Our client is a well-established infrastructure contractor specializing in complex heavy civil construction projects across the public and private sectors. The company delivers a broad range of work, including underground utilities, roadway improvements, site development, mass grading, earthwork, and water and wastewater infrastructure.

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With a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and client satisfaction, the organization has developed a diverse project portfolio and a commitment to long-term industry relationships. This is an opportunity to join an experienced construction team and contribute to successful project pursuits, execution, and continued growth.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts for heavy civil construction projects throughout the Puget Sound region. This individual will evaluate project opportunities, develop competitive bid proposals, and remain involved from initial bid selection through project execution and final completion.

Working closely with project managers, executive leadership, field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, the Senior Estimator will help ensure accurate cost projections, effective project buyout, and strong financial performance. Analyze project plans and specifications, develop detailed cost estimates, and prepare competitive proposals for public and private sector projects.

Project Evaluation: Assess bid opportunities, review constructability, evaluate project risks, and support strategic bid decisions.

Project Ownership: Maintain involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from initial estimating and bid submission through execution and closeout.

Contract Negotiation and Buyout: Support contract development, project buyout, subcontractor negotiations, and material purchasing.

Bid Administration: Coordinate bid bonds, evaluate project-specific insurance requirements, and ensure timely submission of required documentation.

Financial Oversight: Participate in work-in-progress reviews, support change order negotiations, and collaborate with project managers to protect budgets and margins.

Coordinate with project management, executive leadership, accounting, administration, and field personnel to support project success.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Field and Project Support: Participate in site visits and provide estimating expertise throughout project execution as needed.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field; 10–20+ years of experience estimating heavy civil construction projects.

~ Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction, including underground utilities, roadway construction, mass grading, earthwork, and water and wastewater infrastructure.

~ Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.

~ Understanding of CPM scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, and project budgeting.

~ Familiarity with Primavera P6 scheduling software is a plus.

~ Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.

~ Experience collaborating with project managers, executives, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.

~ 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.

~ Health insurance.

~ Dental insurance.

~ Paid time off and holidays. xhyhwjd

~ Company vehicle or monthly personal vehicle allowance.