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Estimating Engineer

Tarlton Corporation
St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

Estimating Engineer

 


We are searching for an experienced Estimating Engineer at our Tarlton HQ facility. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

We are searching for a “Estimating Engineer” at our Tarlton HQ facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

 
MAJOR GOALS AND PURPOSE

 
The Estimator (title commensurate with experience) will be responsible for providing accurate and complete estimates for projects based on project-specific considerations, primarily in civil, water/wastewater, energy, and concrete markets.  This individual will assist the preconstruction team in expanding our service area to all of Missouri, Illinois-South of Peoria, Southern Iowa, and Eastern Kansas.  This individual will maintain and build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and clients to ensure maximum knowledge and competitiveness of proposals. Their primary role will be to deliver various levels of pricing detail from conceptual budgets for design-build projects to traditional design-bid-build proposals.



Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES

PRE AWARD:

-Evaluate project plans, requirements, specifications, and jobsite conditions
-Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing
-Review labor agreements for work rules and wage
-Develop means and methods, productivity, and pricing for self-perform work
-Develop and evaluate subcontractor packages

Develop, consider, and execute strategy to win work
-Lead pursuit teams of engineers, managers, superintendents, and subcontractors                                                                         
-Prepare preliminary project schedule and execution plans
-Prepare project costs for review with senior leadership
-Prepare final estimate/proposal                                                                                                   

POST AWARD:

-Assist buyout process with vendors and suppliers
-Prepare post bid information and summary
-Lead project debriefs and the integration of lessons learned for future project pursuits

BEHAVIORAL TRAITS, ATTITUDES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

-Self-motivator, safety mindset, problem solver, above average aggressiveness, efficient time manager, friendly, planner, organizer, relationship builder, and continuous learner.
-Must have grit and a desire to meet consistent demanding deadlines.

PREREQUISITES (Education/Experience)

-Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, other relate major, or equivalent Union/Trade background.
-One to two years of construction experience with a desire to Estimate and win work.
-knowledge of self-performing scopes of civil, concrete, and steel erection.
-Be able to read and interpret construction documents
-Industry Certifications or PMP, CPE, DBIA, etc… beneficial but not required.

 

BENEFITS

-Great Company Culture!
-Competitive Salary
-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD
-Vacation and Sick Pay
-401(k) with Company Match
-Tuition Reimbursement

Exempt

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.




Exempt


Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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