Lead Cost Estimator - Tunneling & Heavy Civil (Remote)

Delve Underground; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Health benefits

ESOP/Stock ownership

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Delve Underground is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator based in North America to lead cost estimating on complex civil, structural, and tunnel projects.

You will manage a team of estimators, ensure accurate takeoffs and pricing, and collaborate with risk, design, and field teams to deliver reliable cost guidance.

The role requires extensive heavy civil tunneling experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to QA and schedule integrity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' direct field experience on heavy civil tunnel projects.
• 20+ years' experience in heavy civil tunnel projects preferred.
• Experience with cost estimating and pricing work.
• Exposure to construction claims or change order pricing.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Professional registration or the ability to obtain it within 1 year.
• Strong analytical and computer software skills.
• Knowledge of specification writing and review.
• Experience with Measurement and Payment structuring.
• Scheduling experience

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimating efforts on complex civil, structural and tunnel projects.
• Lead a group of project cost estimators.
• Perform and oversee cost estimating efforts, including conceptual and production-based estimates.
• Collaborate with risk assessments to quantify project risks.
• Review in-progress design drawings for constructability issues.
• Provide QA review on work by others.

Skills

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Scheduling

QA/Review

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Delve Underground is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator based in North America to lead cost estimating on complex civil, structural, and tunnel projects.

You will manage a team of estimators, ensure accurate takeoffs and pricing, and collaborate with risk, design, and field teams to deliver reliable cost guidance.

The role requires extensive heavy civil tunneling experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to QA and schedule integrity.