Senior Public Works Estimator and Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Public Works Estimator and Project Manager – Lead Public Civil Construction at Santa Incorporated

Job Overview

• Company: Santa Incorporated.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $150,000 - $160,000 per year plus Year-End Bonus.
• Location: Redmond, Washington (Projects within Santa Inc.’s service area).
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday.
• Project Scope: Public Civil Construction (Water, Sewer, Storm, Earthwork).
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.

The Opportunity

You will spearhead our expansion into Washington public civil construction as a general contractor. This pivotal role gives you direct influence over pipeline growth, competitive bidding, and project execution. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership while building a scalable division within a trusted family-owned company.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Build and manage a qualified opportunity pipeline across small-works rosters and advertised public agency procurements.
• Lead formal bid/no-bid evaluations to assess contract risk, bonding capacity, workforce requirements, and crew alignment.
• Prepare complete, defensible estimates in HCSS HeavyBid encompassing both self-performed scopes and complex subcontracted work.
• Manage awarded public works projects from initial handoff through final owner acceptance and closeout.
• Protect division profitability through rigorous job-cost accounting, monthly cost-to-complete forecasting, and proactive change management.
• Establish standardized procedures for prevailing wage administration, agency qualifications, and public owner documentation.
• Refine bidding accuracy by conducting post-bid reviews and integrating actual field production data into future estimates.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record estimating and managing Washington public civil infrastructure projects as a prime contractor.
• Deep technical knowledge of mass earthwork, underground utilities, and heavy civil construction methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid for developing complete, competitive, and defensible bid packages.
• Thorough understanding of Washington State public works procurement laws and prevailing wage compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract administration, subcontracts, scheduling, cash-flow forecasting, and change orders.
• Proven ability to collaborate with field operations, office teams, and public agency representatives.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Established agency and utility district relationships across Seattle and Eastside municipalities.
• Hands-on experience establishing operational controls and workforce workflows for open-shop general contractors.
• Prior experience managing utility replacement and site development projects ranging from $250,000 to $1.25 million.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with eligibility for year-end performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic coverage at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off including seven paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Profit-sharing participation and executive-level mentorship.
• Modern technology, software subscriptions, and required equipment provided.

About Us

Santa Incorporated is a premier civil construction contractor based in Redmond, WA, with sustained growth since 2007. We base our continuous success on outstanding employees, top-tier equipment, and hands-on executive leadership. Learn more at

Santa Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.