Senior Heavy Civil Estimator - Infra Bid Lead

DeSilva Gates Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 134,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Vehicle allowance

Health insurance

Job summary

DeSilva Gates Construction is seeking a strategic Estimator to join our Dublin team, delivering major infrastructure projects with precision and collaboration. You will lead estimating efforts, analyze costs, and coordinate with subcontractors to support bid strategies and project delivery.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication, enabling effective collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
• 8 years of public or private estimating experience.
• Experience as a Project Manager/Engineer or take-off is a plus.
• Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid, Primavera, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, drawings, and project site conditions to develop accurate estimates.
• Analyze and build estimate data related to labor, materials, equipment, location and other cost factors.
• Apply mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy of estimated costs.
• Utilize historical cost data as a benchmarking tool.
• Review quantity take-offs to verify accuracy of estimate inputs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

DeSilva Gates Construction is seeking a strategic Estimator to join our Dublin team, delivering major infrastructure projects with precision and collaboration. You will lead estimating efforts, analyze costs, and coordinate with subcontractors to support bid strategies and project delivery.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication, enabling effective collaboration across internal teams and external partners.