Senior Estimator
Core
Develops cost estimates and proposals for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental construction projects to support the bidding process.
Role type
Senior Estimator (Civil/Geotechnical Construction)
Builds
Cost estimates, proposals, and bid packages for construction projects
Domain
Civil construction, geotechnical engineering, environmental remediation
Required skills
Cost estimation, quantity takeoffs, project scheduling, risk assessment, contract terms analysis, equipment/labor rate application, competitive bidding strategy, database management, technical drawing interpretation, mentorship
Preferred skills
Estimating on projects over $2M, heavy-civil industry experience
Technologies
HCSS, Bid2Win/B2W, Primavera, MS Project, Agtek, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates and submittal documents; coordinate with capture teams to identify solutions and resource requirements; assess project risks and clarify drawing/specification concerns; obtain competitive quotes for materials and subcontractors; maintain historical cost databases; mentor estimating staff and interns; attend pre-bid walks and site visits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities