Job Description

Job Description:

The Estimator will support senior estimating leadership in both business development efforts and accurate preparation of bids for public and private construction projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and cultivate relationships with potential clients and strategic partners to create new business opportunities.
• Oversee and coordinate quantity takeoffs prepared by assistant estimators.
• Use estimating software to assign labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor costs, and production rates in order to produce accurate cost estimates.
• Develop and submit detailed, project-specific contract proposals.
• Engage with clients to address scope, pricing, and budget-related questions and feedback.
• Secure client agreement for proposed work based on the original estimate and proposal.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts, ensuring mutual agreement on scope, terms, and conditions.
• Maintain involvement during project execution to support adherence to contractual commitments.
• Collaborate with project management and operations teams to ensure alignment with the agreed-upon estimate, scope, and contract conditions.
• Track and document all changes to the scope of work, including extra work and change orders.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in public and private sector estimating, particularly in heavy civil or road construction.
• Regional multi-jurisdiction estimating experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with estimating software (such as Heavybid) and blueprint interpretation required.
• Demonstrated success in developing profitable client relationships.
• 1–3 years of experience supervising or mentoring junior estimating staff.

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