Senior Estimator

Position Summary

The Senior Estimator is a critical member of the preconstruction team responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for complex heavy civil projects. This role focuses on large-scale infrastructure including site development, roadway construction, and

underground utilities, as well as industrial and mission-critical (data center) projects. The Senior Estimator collaborates closely with operations, project management, and business development to support pursuits from early conceptual budgeting through final bid submission.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction Execution

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil scopes including mass grading, sitework, underground utilities, concrete, and paving.

• Perform conceptual, design development, and final bid estimates.

• Coordinate with operations to validate means, methods, and production rates.

Sitework, Utilities & Civil Infrastructure

• Develop estimates for large-scale site development including excavation, embankment, and grading.

• Prepare estimates for private roadway and paving infrastructure.

• Estimate underground utility systems including water, sewer, storm drainage, and duct banks.

Industrial & Mission Critical Projects

• Support industrial and mission-critical (data center) civil scopes.

• Incorporate accelerated schedules, utility redundancy, and phased turnover requirements.

Cost Analysis & Risk Evaluation

• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop production-driven estimates.

• Identify risks related to subsurface conditions, materials, labor, and site constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 10 years of heavy civil estimating experience.

• Proven experience in sitework, utilities, and civil infrastructure.