Senior Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• 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 utilities, site development).
• Perform quantity take-offs using plans and specifications.
• Develop complete bid packages from start to finish.
• Build work plans and construction sequencing strategies for pricing accuracy.
• 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.
• Affirm schedule development and coordination with operations.
• Support project turnover to project management team after award.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of heavy civil estimating experience (required).
• Proven experience estimating: Mass earthwork and grading, Site development, Underground utilities (water, sewer, storm drain).
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Ability to build a project estimate from conceptual stage through final bid.
• Proficiency in estimating software such as: HeavyBid (preferred), PlanSwift (preferred), AGTEK (preferred), Primavera P6 (preferred), AutoCAD (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team leadership skills, including mentoring, workflow coordination, and oversight of estimating staff to achieve departmental goals.
• Field experience in heavy civil construction is a plus.

Requirements

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must participate in pre-employment and random drug screening program.
• Subject to a background screening process.
• Ability to attend job site visits as needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K match!

About the Role

• C. A. Murren is a full-service, well-established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia.
• We have an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K match!
• We offer a career development plan which offers continued growth for your career goals!
• We are seeking a Senior Estimator with 8+ years of experience with heavy civil construction estimate experience.
• This position is an in-person role based out of our office in Herndon, VA.

Company Overview

C. A. Murren is a full-service, well-established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia. For more than 40 years, we have offered the highest levels of industrial site development performance, and we are proud of our long legacy of serving the Southeast. Our philosophy is to focus on both the human element and the high quality, sustainable construction that makes us who we are. We are completely dedicated to serving our clients and the team members who make C. A. Murren a team and family-oriented experience like few others. We pride ourselves in over 40 years of safety and quality work in the heavy civil construction industry.

Contact Information

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