Lead Estimator

Spero Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Employee healthcare

Family healthcare

Job summary

Spero Solutions in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to join our marine and heavy civil contracting team. This senior role covers pursuits from small sub-100K opportunities to programs over $1B, driving strategy, constructability reviews, pricing, and bid development.

You will lead estimates, manage teams, develop labor, equipment and subcontractor pricing, review drawings and specs, identify risks, and collaborate with operations to ensure bids reflect how the work will

Qualifications

• Extensive experience estimating marine and heavy civil projects.
• Ability to own large portions of complex estimates.
• Strong knowledge of means and methods, labor, and equipment.
• Experience with subcontractor and supplier proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop estimates for marine and heavy civil projects.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing.
• Review drawings, specs, contracts, and bid documents.
• Identify constructability issues and project risks.
• Collaborate with operations and project leadership on estimates.
• Mentor and provide direction to estimating team.

Skills

Marine estimation

Leadership

Bid management

Takeoffs

Cost analysis

Subcontractor pricing

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Competitive Base Salary + Benefits | Relocation Assistance Available

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to join a well-established marine and heavy civil contractor supporting complex infrastructure projects throughout the region.

This is a senior-level estimating opportunity with exposure to projects ranging from smaller scopes under $100K to major programs exceeding $1B. The Lead Estimator will be involved throughout the pursuit lifecycle—not simply completing takeoffs—including estimating strategy, constructability, risk identification, pricing, bid reviews, and collaboration with operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop estimates for marine and heavy civil construction projects
• Manage estimates ranging from smaller scopes to highly complex, large-scale pursuits
• Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and vendor pricing
• Perform quantity takeoffs and evaluate production rates, construction sequencing, and means & methods
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents
• Identify constructability concerns, project risks, and cost-saving opportunities
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Participate in pricing strategy, bid reviews, and final proposal developmentSupport bid-build, design-build, CMAR/CMGC, and other alternative delivery projects
• Work closely with operations and project leadership to ensure estimates reflect how the work will actually be built
• Assist with project handoff from estimating into operations following award
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to other members of the estimating team

What We’re Looking For

• Strong estimating experience within marine, heavy civil, civil infrastructure, or structural construction
• Experience owning significant portions of complex estimates and pursuits
• Strong understanding of construction means & methods, labor productivity, equipment utilization, material costs, and subcontractor scopes
• Ability to identify and evaluate constructability issues and project risk
• Experience collaborating with operations and project teams during the estimating process
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation
• Leadership experience within an estimating environment

Highly Relevant Experience

Marine Construction | Dredging | Pile Driving | Waterfront Structures | Ports & Terminals | Bridges | Structural Concrete | Heavy Civil Infrastructure | Design-Build | CMAR/CMGC

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k): 3% employee match plus a 7% company contribution
• 100% employer-paid healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 80% healthcare coverage for family/dependents