Lead Cost Estimator – Tunnels & Heavy Civil

Delve Underground; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

ESOP

Work from home flexibility

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Delve Underground is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator for our North American offices, based in the Washington, D.C. area. The role will lead complex civil, structural, and tunnel cost estimating efforts and manage a team of estimators.

You will review designs for constructability, coordinate with the project team, and contribute to risk assessments and pricing strategies. A strong background in heavy civil tunnel projects is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct field experience on heavy civil tunnel projects.
• Experience with a heavy civil contractor with an underground portfolio.
• Exposure to cost estimating and pricing work.
• Exposure to construction claims or change order pricing.
• Accredited undergraduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Professional registration or certification, or ability to obtain within the 1st year of employment.

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 estimates, production estimates and schedules, take-offs, and maintenance of estimating databases.
• Provide input to risk assessments and quantify project risks.
• Review design drawings for constructability and specifications for cost-related issues.
• Provide QA review on work by others.

Skills

Cost estimation

Heavy civil tunnel

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Estimating software

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Delve Underground is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator for our North American offices, based in the Washington, D.C. area. The role will lead complex civil, structural, and tunnel cost estimating efforts and manage a team of estimators.

You will review designs for constructability, coordinate with the project team, and contribute to risk assessments and pricing strategies. A strong background in heavy civil tunnel projects is required.