Senior Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Estimator to join a large heavy civil construction organization in Livermore, CA. This individual will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive estimates for public and private-sector construction projects while supporting projects from initial pursuit through preconstruction and execution.

The Senior Estimator will evaluate bid opportunities, perform detailed quantity takeoffs, develop project pricing and schedules, solicit subcontractor and supplier quotes, analyze project risk, and prepare final bid packages. This individual will also partner closely with project teams following award to support change orders, contract administration, claims, and overall project performance.

Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive bids for heavy civil construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, soils reports, and other bid documents to determine project scope, costs, risks, and constructability.
• Perform and oversee detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Develop pricing using historical cost, production, and project data.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor, supplier, and service-provider quotes.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits to identify project constraints, existing conditions, and potential risks.
• Develop project schedules, cost estimates, and executive-level bid summaries.
• Lead Go/No-Go evaluations and peer reviews for potential pursuits.
• Identify potential scope gaps and develop strategies to mitigate project and financial risk.
• Partner with project teams during preconstruction and post-award to ensure successful transition from estimate to execution.
• Support contract reviews, change-order pricing, claims, and other project cost-related activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and identify potential future business opportunities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior estimators and other team members.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree
• Strong estimating experience within heavy civil construction.
• Experience estimating public and/or private-sector construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and related bid documents.
• Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and developing labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Experience soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, production rates, project costs, and risk.
• Experience developing comprehensive bid packages and supporting projects through preconstruction.
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting design-build projects.
• Experience with contract administration, change orders, and construction claims.
• Previous field, project management, or craft experience within heavy civil construction.
• Experience mentoring or training junior estimators.
• Experience supporting business development and client relationships.