Senior Estimating Manager - Civil/DoD Projects

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 132,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short‑/Long‑Term Disabil

401(k) Match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CTI and Associates, based in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks an experienced Senior Estimator with 10+ years in estimating, cost analysis, and leadership to guide our estimating team on civil, concrete, structural, and vertical construction projects.

The role requires reviewing estimates, developing standardized processes, and collaborating across operations, engineering, procurement, and business development to ensure accurate, timely bids. DOE/DoD experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in estimating, cost analysis, or related functions within the construction, defense, or energy sectors (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience, including civil, concrete, structural, and vertical construction (preferred).
• Experience with DOE and DoD contracts is (required).
• Prior leadership or team‑lead experience (preferred).
• Experience preparing technical writing deliverables, including Basis of Estimate documentation, proposal narratives, and methodology statements.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software such as Bluebeam, AGTEK, CAD, PlanSwift, or similar (preferred).
• Must receive a satisfactory pre‑hire drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team, providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Review and approve estimates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized estimating processes, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, procurement, project management, and business development to gather inputs and validate assumptions.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project scope to prepare detailed cost breakdowns.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify cost drivers, contingencies, and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Manage the estimating pipeline and workload to ensure on‑time delivery of proposals.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of materials, labor rates, subcontractor pricing, and industry trends.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor solicitations for pricing; build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support bid strategy, pricing decisions, and proposal presentations.
• Track estimate accuracy and continuously improve forecasting and cost‑model performance.
• Support project handoff to operations to ensure a smooth transition and alignment on budget assumptions.
• Provide estimating expertise in civil, concrete, structural, and vertical construction scopes.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Leadership

Cost analysis

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Teamwork

Estimating mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

AGTEK

CAD

PlanSwift

Job description

CTI and Associates, based in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks an experienced Senior Estimator with 10+ years in estimating, cost analysis, and leadership to guide our estimating team on civil, concrete, structural, and vertical construction projects.

The role requires reviewing estimates, developing standardized processes, and collaborating across operations, engineering, procurement, and business development to ensure accurate, timely bids. DOE/DoD experience is preferred.