Senior Cost Estimator — Heavy Civil Tunneling

Delve Underground; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

ESOP

Work from home flexibility

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Delve Underground is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator based in a North American office location. You will lead cost estimating efforts on complex civil, structural and tunnel projects and manage a group of project estimators.

Responsibilities includeDeveloping conceptual and production-based estimates, maintaining the estimating database, and collaborating on risk assessments and design reviews. A strong background in heavy civil tunnel projects and related certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years direct field experience on heavy civil tunnel projects.
• Experience with a heavy civil contractor with an underground portfolio is highly desirable.
• Exposure to cost estimating and pricing work.
• Exposure to construction claims or change order pricing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Professional registration or certification, or ability to obtain within the 1st year of employment.
• Strong analytical and computer software skills.
• Specification writing and review.
• Scheduling.

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 and production-based estimates.
• Take-off and quote solicitations; maintain estimating database.
• Occasional field visits to observe construction means/methods and gather data.
• Collaborate on risk assessments and quantify project risks.
• Review in-progress design drawings for constructability and cost issues.
• Provide QA review on work by others.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Scheduling

Cost estimation

QA & review

Education

Accredited undergraduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Cost estimation software

Job description

Delve Underground is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator based in a North American office location. You will lead cost estimating efforts on complex civil, structural and tunnel projects and manage a group of project estimators.

Responsibilities includeDeveloping conceptual and production-based estimates, maintaining the estimating database, and collaborating on risk assessments and design reviews. A strong background in heavy civil tunnel projects and related certifications is preferred.