Estimator Senior/Construction

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction

Are you a strategic, detail-driven construction professional who thrives on building projects from the ground up—on paper first? Do you understand the full scope of earthwork, site development, and underground utilities before the first piece of equipment mobilizes? The Senior Estimator is responsible for leading the estimating process for heavy civil construction projects including earthwork, grading, site development, water, sewer, and storm drainage systems. This role will manage the full bid lifecycle—from prequalification and takeoffs through proposal development and turnover to operations.

The ideal candidate has strong experience pricing large-scale civil infrastructure projects and understands production rates, sequencing, risk evaluation, and subcontractor/vendor buyout strategies.

Train, develop, and mentor a compact team of estimators, guiding team members through the estimating process from takeoffs to final proposal submission.

Lead and prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil projects (earthwork, mass grading, underground wet utilities, site development).

Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes.

Maintain vendor and subcontractor databases.

Complete prequalification packages for vendors and subcontractors.

Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and client walkthroughs.

Prepare estimate summaries, bid tabs, and proposal documents.

Assist in schedule development and coordination with operations.

Support project turnover to project management team after award.

Proven experience estimating: mass earthwork and grading, site development, underground utilities (water, sewer, storm drain).

• Ability to build a project estimate from conceptual stage through final bid.
• Proficiency in estimating software such as HeavyBid, PlanSwift, AGTEK, Primavera P6, AutoCAD (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Field experience in heavy civil construction is a plus.

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Ability to attend job site visits as needed.

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