Lead Cost Estimator – Tunneling & Heavy Civil

Delve Underground; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

FSA/HSA

EAP

401(k) + ESOP

Work from home flexibility

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Delve Underground is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator based in any of our North American office locations to drive cost estimating on complex civil, structural, and tunnel projects. You will lead a team of project estimators and manage conceptual and production estimates, with exposure to risk assessment and QA oversight.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy civil tunnel work, a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, and a professional registration or ability to obtain one within the

Qualifications

• 10+ years' direct field experience on heavy civil tunnel projects.
• 20+ years' experience in heavy civil tunnel projects preferred.
• Experience with a heavy civil contractor with an underground portfolio is desirable.
• Experience with cost estimating and pricing work.
• Professional registration or certification, or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimating on complex civil, structural and tunnel projects.
• Lead a group of project cost estimators.
• Oversee estimates, including take-offs, quotes, database maintenance, and scheduling.
• Collaborate on risk assessments to quantify project risks and distinguish estimating uncertainty from construction risk.
• Review in-progress design drawings for constructability issues and evaluate cost-related implications.
• Provide QA review on work by others.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Engineering software

Professional registration

Certification eligibility

Software proficiency

Specification writing

Measurement & Payment

Field experience

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Delve Underground is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator based in any of our North American office locations to drive cost estimating on complex civil, structural, and tunnel projects. You will lead a team of project estimators and manage conceptual and production estimates, with exposure to risk assessment and QA oversight.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy civil tunnel work, a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, and a professional registration or ability to obtain one within the