Chief Estimator - Heavy Highway Construction

RUSTLER CONSTRUCTION, INC.; Upper Marlboro (MD); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rustler Construction, Inc. in Upper Marlboro, MD is seeking a Chief Estimator for heavy highway and civil infrastructure projects. This full-time, on-site role leads estimating efforts, analyzes plans and contract documents, and drives competitive bids.

The ideal candidate has extensive estimating experience in heavy highways, strong take-off and cost-management skills, and ability to coordinate multiple bids under tight deadlines. DOT/regulatory knowledge is a plus.

Formación

• Experience in heavy highway or civil infrastructure estimating.
• Proficiency with quantity take-offs and interpreting plans/specs.
• Strong cost management and budgeting abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare detailed estimates for heavy highway and civil projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop cost breakdowns.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Support bid reviews and contract negotiations as needed.
• Maintain estimating databases and improve processes.

Conocimientos

Estimating

Quantity take-offs

Cost management

Budgeting

Bid coordination

Communication

Team leadership

Regulations knowledge

DOT/compliance knowledge

Educación

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

RUSTLER CONSTRUCTION, INC. is a established construction company headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Operating from 9209 Old Marlboro Pike, the company serves public and private clients with a focus on infrastructure and heavy highway projects. Team members work closely with local stakeholders and agencies to deliver high-quality, compliant construction outcomes. Prospective applicants can expect to join a company that values reliability, safety, and precision in all phases of project delivery.

Role Description

The Chief Estimator – Heavy Highway Construction is a full-time, on-site role based in Upper Marlboro, MD. This position oversees the preparation of detailed estimates for heavy highway and civil infrastructure projects, including analysis of plans, specifications, and contract documents. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing quantity take-offs, developing cost breakdowns, coordinating subcontractor and vendor pricing, and preparing competitive bids. The Chief Estimator collaborates with project managers and leadership to refine budgets, assess risks, and ensure estimates align with project goals and company standards. The role also involves maintaining estimating databases, improving processes, participating in bid reviews, and supporting contract negotiations when needed.

Qualifications

• Strong construction estimating skills, with demonstrated experience in heavy highway or civil infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in quantity take-offs and the use of estimating software or digital tools to interpret plans and specifications.
• Capabilities in cost management and budgeting, including developing detailed cost breakdowns and forecasting project expenditures.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with project teams, leadership, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Experience leading or mentoring estimating teams and coordinating multiple bids under tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of DOT requirements, public works bidding processes, and applicable construction codes and regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Relevant education such as a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Excel, Word) and familiarity with project management tools is beneficial.