Senior Estimating Manager – Civil & DoD Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CTI, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks an experienced Senior Estimator to lead a multidisciplinary estimating team for civil, structural, and vertical construction projects.

You will review, develop, and standardize cost estimates, collaborate with operations, procurement, and engineering, and drive accurate forecasting and bid strategies across DOE/DoD contracts. A strong background in cost analysis and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years estimating or cost analysis experience.
• DOE and DoD contracts experience required.
• Leadership experience required.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software (Bluebeam, AGTEK, CAD, PlanSwift).
• Pre-hire drug screen and background check; valid driver’s license and clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the estimating team to deliver accurate cost estimates.
• Review and approve estimates ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Develop standardized estimating processes and tools.
• 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.
• Stay updated on materials, labor rates, subcontractor pricing, and industry trends.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor solicitations for pricing; build supplier relationships.
• Support bid strategy, pricing decisions, and proposal presentations.
• Track estimate accuracy and improve forecasting and cost-model performance.
• Support project handoff to operations to ensure alignment on budget assumptions.
• Provide estimating expertise in civil, concrete, structural, and vertical construction scopes.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Cost analysis

DOE/DoD contracts

Leadership experience

Excel

Bluebeam/AGTEK/CAD/PlanSwift

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

AGTEK

CAD

PlanSwift

Job description

CTI, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks an experienced Senior Estimator to lead a multidisciplinary estimating team for civil, structural, and vertical construction projects.

You will review, develop, and standardize cost estimates, collaborate with operations, procurement, and engineering, and drive accurate forecasting and bid strategies across DOE/DoD contracts. A strong background in cost analysis and leadership is required.