Senior Heavy Civil Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret all bid documents and identify risks and key project requirements.
• Prepare and submit RFIs to owners as needed.
• Lead or collaborate with estimating teams to develop comprehensive heavy civil estimates.
• Perform and review accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
• Understand and interpret historical cost data and apply to current pursuits.
• Develop organized cost estimates for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor scopes.
• Prepare bid packages and conduct outreach to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure complete and competitive scopes.
• Prepare and present estimates at various project stages and for various delivery methods including Conceptual, Schematic, Design Build, CMGC, and Bid Build.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Work closely with operations teams including Structures, Paving, Equipment, QC, and Surveying to develop accurate and competitive bid strategies.
• Understand project logistics and scheduling requirements and assist in developing preliminary bid schedules.
• Prepare and submit final proposals to project owners.
• Support post bid activities including buyouts and budget development.
• Prepare for and actively participate in estimating meetings, including leading discussions on new pursuits, risks, and resource needs.
• Contribute to proposal content and technical writing assignments.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an Estimator, Project Manager, or similar heavy civil role preferred.
• Experience in self-perform estimating for all types of heavy civil construction, including takeoffs, production analysis, equipment selection, & comparison of subcontractor quotes vs internal pricing.
• Experience in public and private heavy civil work including bridges, roadway, CIP concrete, grading, drainage, foundations and piling, and crane operations.
• Experience in federal contracting rules and regulations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, estimating software (HCSS preferred), Bluebeam, electronic solicitation platforms (Preconstruction Suite a plus), and scheduling software.
• AGTEK experience is a plus.
• Strong organization, time management, and the ability to meet hard deadlines independently.
• CM/GC and PDB experience preferred within heavy civil construction.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks for secure facilities including airports, railroads, and military bases.