Senior Construction Estimator

Manson Construction; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous retirement plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Manson Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimates, proposals, and budgets for marine construction and heavy-civil projects in Jacksonville, FL. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of relevant experience and a strong background in managing estimating teams.

The position involves coordinating complex projects, ensuring compliance with company standards, and supporting operations after successful proposals. Comprehensive benefits include 100% paid medical for employees, retirement contributions, and employee stock ownership plans.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of preconstruction/estimating experience, preferably in marine or heavy civil projects.
• 5+ years leadership and team management experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of maritime construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating team for proposal and budget deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects and analyze contract documentation.
• Consult with clients and prepare cost estimates.

Skills

Preconstruction estimating

Marine construction knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Summary

The Senior Estimator will lead estimates, proposals, and budgets for marine construction, dredging and heavy-civil/structural projects and manage the efforts of an estimating/pursuit team. Estimate sizes could range from sub‑$100,000 to as large as $1 billion or more, and could be for independent pursuits, joint ventures, or subcontracted work. Projects may be solicited as bid‑build, design‑build, or alternative delivery. This position will be responsible for estimates, proposals and budgets produced primarily in a regional office but may also require leading and/or supporting these efforts for any Manson region. Successful pursuits will be turned over to operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead an estimating team with the accurate and timely roll‑out, and execution of the entire estimate, proposal, or budget deliverable process.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and multitask.
• Analyze contract plans, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for projects or services.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates, proposals, or budgets for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids and proposals; soliciting, pre‑qualifying, and selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Attend project site pre‑bid meetings, site tours, interviews, and proposal debriefs as required.
• Maintain historical cost records to support cost estimating.
• Prepare project executive summaries and risk assessments that are used to convey project scope to internal staff.
• Coordinate with internal staff on administrative preparation and close‑out of bid packages.
• Research and seek out old, current, new, and “out of the box” construction methods to apply to current and future estimating projects.
• Coordinate with external geotechnical and other specialty engineering and subcontractors as required.
• Prepare detailed material take‑offs and cost estimates for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Analyze and evaluate subcontractor and vendor scopes of work and proposals for acceptability, cost realism and cost reasonableness; select price proposals for incorporation into Manson estimates and continue this process through project estimate close‑out.
• Draft proposal letters and technical method narratives for project proposals.
• Work as a member of a team to estimate projects in locations anywhere that Manson may operate.
• Coordinate process audits with the Chief Engineer and Corporate Ethics and Compliance Officer.
• Ensure compliance with Manson’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.
• Maintain a high standard of ethical behavior, encourage ethical behavior in others, support ethical decisions and actively seek appropriate resolution to potential ethical conflicts.
• Practice safe work standards and promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly manage and lead a team of regional engineers and estimating staff, both full‑time and interns, and conduct performance evaluations and skills assessment on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Assist in strategic planning and provide professional guidance in the selection of markets/projects. This includes recommendations of strategic partners and implementation of Manson’s process.
• Work closely with senior and executive management in estimating, project development, engineering and construction planning.
• Oversee and monitor engineering and estimating training programs, sponsor career development and provide regular coaching.
• Participate in the oversight and management of the Manson Engineering Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on marine or heavy‑civil projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership and team‑management experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with a broad range of maritime construction activities is preferred, including but not limited to access, safety, piledriving, dredging, cofferdams, excavation, demolition, concrete construction, construction vessels and platforms, structural steel, rigging, shoring, temporary structures, construction devices, mooring and fendering systems, marinas, floats, rock and slope protection, towing, and diving.

Job Location

Primarily office‑based role, located in our Jacksonville, FL office.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and 80% paid for their families.
• Paid Time Off (sick, vacation, and holiday).
• Generous retirement plan: Employees contribute 3% and Manson contributes 7%.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Company‑provided cell phone.

Physical Demands

Position is primarily an office position, performed at a desk. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use stairs, ladders, and step stools and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug‑Free Workplace.

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Estimator

Reports To: Estimating Manager or SVP/Chief Engineer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Jacksonville, FL