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Senior Construction Estimator

Heartland Construction, Inc.
CHESAPEAKE, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026

Job Title: Senior Construction Estimator

Reports To: President

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Summary:

Heartland Construction, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our estimating team. Ideal Candidate should have at least 5 years of estimating experience on commercial construction projects, inclusive of schools, Design-Build, Bid-Build and Conceptual Estimating. In addition, qualified candidates should have strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ability to analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates for construction projects.
  • Computes estimates for material costs, manpower labor hour requirements, leased equipment, subcontracted work, production scheduling, and permit requirements and associated costs.
  • Ability to perform value engineering as necessary
  • Ability to develop and maintain subcontractor/supplier relationships
  • Ability to coordinate BIM Modeling Requirements
  • RFI’s
  • Prepares final contract estimates
  • Prepare and execute Subcontract Scope Requirements
  • Develop procurement strategies to minimize lead times
  • Ability to discern LEED compliance

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)
  • Construction Estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
  • General Contractor 5 years (Preferred)
  • Estimating Software 5 Years (Preferred)

Salary and benefit package is very competitive and commensurate on experience - paid vacation, accrued sick leave, health, dental, life and 401K.

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