What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Heavy Civil Estimator position at Starts Align LLC?
A large heavy civil general contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its growing team in West Palm Beach, Florida.
This is a high-impact opportunity with a well-established contractor known for delivering complex heavy civil and infrastructure projects throughout Florida. The Senior Estimator will play a key role in leading large-scale bid efforts, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and collaborating directly with executive leadership, operations teams, and clients.
The ideal candidate brings strong heavy civil estimating experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable managing complex pursuits from preconstruction through final negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage full-cycle estimating efforts for large heavy civil and infrastructure projects throughout Florida
- Oversee bid preparation, pricing strategy, scheduling coordination, and proposal development for projects ranging from approximately $5M–$100M
- Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to develop accurate and competitive estimates
- Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, project management, and operations teams throughout the bid process
- Develop conceptual budgets, detailed cost estimates, value engineering alternatives, and CPM schedules
- Attend pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, client presentations, and final negotiations
- Support bid closeout activities, cost budgeting, and bid-to-project turnover upon award
- Track awarded work and assist with pricing change orders, extra work, and contract modifications as needed
- Maintain estimating databases, productivity assumptions, and historical cost information
- Mentor and support junior estimators while contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives
- Partner with business development and leadership teams on strategic pursuits and long-term growth planning
Qualifications
- 10 years of construction estimating, engineering, and/or cost control experience, including at least 5 years focused within heavy civil construction
- MUST HAVE experience with FDOT and/or other municipal or public agency projects
- Strong experience estimating large-scale infrastructure and civil construction projects
- Background with heavy civil scopes including excavation, demolition, foundations, support of excavation, utilities, concrete, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure improvements strongly preferred
- Ability to independently lead complex estimates and coordinate cross-functional bid efforts
- Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and proposal writing skills
- Proven ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
Software Experience
- HCSS HeavyBid / HeavyJob
- Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
- Viewpoint
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Salesforce preferred
Additional Details
- Location: West Palm Beach, FL
- Schedule: Primarily in-office
- Reports To: Lead Estimating Manager
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong backlog of work, a collaborative leadership team, and significant long-term growth potential within the organization.