Head Estimator – Heavy Highway & Civil Infra

RUSTLER CONSTRUCTION, INC.; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity take-offs

Cost management

Budgeting

Bid coordination

Communication

Team leadership

Regulations knowledge

DOT/compliance knowledge

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Job description

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.