Bridge Construction Estimator

SanCrest; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sancrest Llc in Ohio is seeking a Lead Estimator for structural bridge and heavy civil projects. You will lead estimating and bid development, conduct quantity take-offs, and develop complete, submission-ready proposals.

You will assess plans, analyze risk, review subcontractor pricing, and collaborate with project and field teams to strengthen bid competitiveness and ensure cost validity.

Qualifications

• Strong estimating expertise for structural bridge and heavy civil/DOT infrastructure.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction plans and producing detailed quantity take-offs.
• Ability to conduct risk assessment and translate findings into estimate adjustments.
• Strong analytical skills for vendor pricing review and cost optimization.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills across project and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates and bid packages, including quantity take-offs and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Assess project plans and perform risk analysis to support accurate and competitive bidding.
• Analyze vendor and subcontractor pricing to ensure cost validity and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with project and field teams to align bid assumptions and support transitions.
• Coordinate bid development activities to produce complete, submission-ready proposals.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Plan interpretation

Risk assessment

Vendor pricing analysis

Coordination & communication

Job description

Role Summary

Lead estimating and bid development for structural bridge, heavy civil, and DOT infrastructure projects. Responsible for producing quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates, evaluating plans, and identifying project risks to strengthen bid competitiveness.

Key Duties

• Develop estimates and bid packages, including quantity take-offs and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Assess project plans and perform risk analysis to support accurate and competitive bidding.
• Analyze vendor and subcontractor pricing to ensure cost validity and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with project and field teams to align bid assumptions and support transitions.
• Coordinate bid development activities to produce complete, submission-ready proposals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong estimating expertise for structural bridge and heavy civil/DOT infrastructure.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction plans and producing detailed quantity take-offs.
• Ability to conduct risk assessment and translate findings into estimate adjustments.
• Strong analytical skills for vendor pricing review and cost optimization.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills across project and field teams.