Senior Estimating Manager – Marine & Civil Projects

Russell Marine LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Marine, LLC is seeking an Estimating Manager to oversee the estimating lifecycle across infrastructure, marine, heavy civil, and railroad sectors. You will lead and mentor a team of estimators to produce accurate, competitive bids while managing risk and cost control.

The role requires extensive experience with Heavy Bid, Primavera P6, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office, plus a Bachelor's degree, TWIC, and a valid driver's license. Travel may be involved; at-will employment applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• TWIC credential required or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of estimators to ensure timely, accurate bids.
• Develop and maintain estimating standards and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the estimating process.
• Oversee cost estimates from conceptual design through final bid.
• Prepare bids and proposals for DOT, municipal, federal, marine, railroad, and private projects.
• Analyze plans, specifications, RFPs, and contract requirements.
• Generate comprehensive, itemized estimates, including projected future costs based on historical data.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost modeling for labor, materials, equipment, trucking, and subcontracted work.
• Conduct pricing evaluations across multiple trades.
• Review bid documents, subcontractor proposals, and supplier quotes for scope alignment, accuracy, and specification compliance.
• Prepare and issue RFQ packages to subcontractors and suppliers for permanent and construction materials.
• Evaluate production rates, means and methods, and constructability considerations.
• Collaborate with proposal manager, project managers, superintendents, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with specialty subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Lead the preparation of written bid proposals and client presentations, including scope, pricing, and schedules.
• Ensure bids & proposals are submitted under the solicitation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Heavy Bid

Primavera P6

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

TWIC credential

Driver's license

Tools

Heavy Bid

Primavera P6

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Russell Marine, LLC is seeking an Estimating Manager to oversee the estimating lifecycle across infrastructure, marine, heavy civil, and railroad sectors. You will lead and mentor a team of estimators to produce accurate, competitive bids while managing risk and cost control.

The role requires extensive experience with Heavy Bid, Primavera P6, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office, plus a Bachelor's degree, TWIC, and a valid driver's license. Travel may be involved; at-will employment applies.