<p>Senior Estimator - Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead the Estimating Process: Analyze proposal specifications, drawings, and related documents, and participate in pre-bid meetings to define the full scope of work and develop a comprehensive estimating plan. </li><li>Leverage Data-Driven Insights: Review and interpret historical cost reports, production data, and records to establish accurate unit costs and man-hour estimates. </li><li>Develop Comprehensive Estimates: Prepare complete, detailed estimates for assigned projects, incorporating takeoffs, subcontracting strategies, and full compliance with proposal requirements. </li><li>Ensure Accuracy & Documentation: Maintain organized electronic and paper files as complete backup for all estimate figures and assumptions. </li><li>Stay at the Forefront of the Industry: Maintain professional and technical expertise through continued education, industry publications, networking, and active participation in professional associations. </li><li>Engage with Senior Leadership: Confidently present estimates and strategies in senior-level meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and distribution of supporting materials. </li><li>Mentor the Next Generation: Guide and develop junior estimators, sharing expertise and best practices to strengthen the overall estimating team. </li></ul> <p>We're looking for a Senior Estimator who thrives on building precise, competitive bids from the ground up-someone who doesn't just read the plans but owns the numbers, the strategy, and the outcome. You'll be a key player in shaping high-profile heavy civil and highway projects, bringing both technical mastery and leadership presence to the table.</p> <ul> <li>Proven Expertise: 10+ years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience-preferably with underground utility work-and a history of winning $50-$500 million projects through bottom-up estimating strategies. </li><li>Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred; extensive technical training and proven field experience considered in lieu of degree. </li><li>Master of the Tools: </li><li>Bid2Win expertise, with a track record of creating accurate, well-structured estimates from the first takeoff to the final bid submission. </li><li>Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) </li><li>Takeoff software such as AgTEK, Bluebeam, or Planswift </li><li>Scheduling software such as Primavera </li><li>HCSS HeavyBid or Hard Dollar EOS experience a plus </li><li>Strategic Estimating Skills: Known for building estimates from scratch-analyzing labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor inputs in detail-while still keeping the overall bid competitive and profitable. </li><li>Project Delivery Savvy: Familiarity with CMAR, CMGC, and Design-Build approaches to adapt estimates to various delivery models. </li><li>Influential Communicator: Confident, clear, and persuasive-able to present to senior leadership, negotiate with subcontractors, and collaborate effectively with field teams. </li><li>Mentor & Leader: Dedicated to developing the next generation of estimators, sharing proven techniques, and fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and winning bids. </li></ul> <p>This is your opportunity to lead from the front-owning the estimating process from the first plan review to the final handshake-and make your mark on projects that define communities for decades to come.</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</p> <p>#LI-DJ1</p>