Estimator - Marine/Civil

Job Title: Estimator - Marine/Civil
Job Location: Chesapeake, VA
Salary (DOE): $130k-$170k
Requirements: 5 Years of Heavy Civil and/or Marine Estimating. Experience with HCSS and Primavera Preferred.  

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our construction and marine estimating team. The Estimator will produce accurate, competitive cost estimates and takeoffs for civil, marine, bridge, HDD and fabrication projects. This role supports business development and project teams by identifying scope, quantifying materials and labor, pricing subcontractor work, evaluating constructability, and helping to develop winning bids. The ideal candidate has hands-on estimating experience, strong technical knowledge of heavy civil and marine construction, and proficiency with HCSS and Primavera.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and itemized cost estimates for marine, civil, bridge, HDD and fabrication projects.
• Develop and maintain cost models, assemblies, unit rates and labor/hour standards using HCSS and other estimating tools.
• Review plans and specifications to define scope of work, identify risks, clarifications and potential value engineering opportunities.
• Solicit, evaluate and integrate subcontractor and vendor quotations into overall proposals.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and field personnel to verify assumptions, site conditions and constructability.
• Prepare bid packages, pricing summaries, scope narratives and backup documentation for proposals and RFP responses.
• Perform historical cost analysis and database updates to ensure estimates reflect current market rates and productivity.
• Use Primavera schedules to align cost and resource loading with project timelines and identify schedule-driven cost impacts.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits and client presentations as needed.
• Support post-bid work including estimate reconciliation, change order pricing and lessons-learned documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil, marine, bridge or related construction disciplines (HDD and fabrication experience preferred).
• Proficiency with HCSS estimating and cost databases; experience using Primavera P6 for schedule coordination.
• Strong quantity takeoff skills and familiarity with industry estimating practices and assemblies.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables and cost modeling.
• Proven ability to interpret drawings, specifications and geotechnical reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present estimates and assumptions clearly to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical 
• Vision
• Dental 
• 401(K)
• Bonus
• Company Vehicle or Allowance
• And More! 

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/08/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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