Chief Estimator

The Lane Construction Corporation; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Construction Corporation is seeking a senior Estimator to lead the bid team and drive accurate, competitive bids for large heavy civil projects. You will coordinate with field operations, procurement, and project controls to produce timely estimates and robust proposals.

The role requires substantial estimating experience in heavy civil construction, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor others, with a focus on quality and compliance with project specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 15 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
• Construction experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manages the bid team throughout the entire process.
• Visits project sites to understand site conditions/restrictions.
• Creates a preliminary project schedule based on information in plans and specs.
• Coordinates with Supply Chain to price resources for the project.
• Assesses scopes of work to establish pricing for project activities.

Skills

Bid management

Estimating

Team leadership

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HCSS

AGTEK

Primavera P6

Job description

Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Description

• Manages the bid team throughout the entire process.
• Visits project sites to understand site conditions/restrictions.
• Creates a preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications utilizing scheduling software.
• Coordinates with Supply Chain, to price the resources needed for project.
• Assesses scopes of work to compile and establish pricing to cover project-related work activities using conventional methods and software.
• Actively communicates with DOTs, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure projects minority goals are being met.
• Advises and assists in preparing bid form, conceptual estimates and negotiated proposals.
• Reviews all final estimates to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Prepares and tracks budgets.
• Tracks historical costs and ensures they are used in estimating new projects.
• Researches historical and regional costs for estimating a bid.
• May independently develop estimates for large or complex projects.
• Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to others.
• Assigns bid team for new pursuits and distribute assignments to members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Employment Conditions

HCSS, Agtek and Primavera P6 experience preferred

Construction experience required

15 years of experience in estimating in heavy civil construction industry

Physical Requirements

Field/Operations Office

• Developing Capabilities
• Results Orientation
• Influencing and Communicating
• Conflict Management
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Critical Thinking
• Team Management
• Construction Delivery Methods
• Presenting
• Time Management
• Coaching

Why Join Us

At Lane, you'll have the opportunity to help shape major infrastructure projects from the very beginning. You'll work alongside experienced teams, bring your perspective to complex pursuits, and play an important role in how Lane approaches new opportunities. If you enjoy solving challenges, leading others, and being part of the work that sets projects up for success, we'd love to hear from you.

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.