Senior Estimator

Solutions Driven; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions Driven is seeking a Senior Estimator for a major wastewater infrastructure program in Reston, VA. The role focuses on estimating, change management, forecasting, and strategic planning for complex tunnel rehabilitation and underground utility construction.

This is a long-term, full-time assignment. The position requires on-site presence five days a week in Reston, with periodic travel to project sites and offices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating, project engineering, project management, or construction operations experience.
• Bachelor's in construction management, civil engineering, engineering technology, business, finance, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of heavy civil, underground utility, tunneling, trenchless, rehabilitation, or wastewater infrastructure
• Comfortable relocating to Reston, VA full-time
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Estimating, change management, forecasting, and strategic planning for complex tunnel rehabilitation and underground utility construction.
• Collaborate with project leadership on cost development and bid strategy.
• Support project execution with accurate forecasting and cost control.

Skills

Estimating

Project engineering

Project management

Construction operations

Education

Bachelor's in construction management

Bachelor's in civil engineering

Bachelor's in engineering technology

Bachelor's in business

Bachelor's in finance

Tools

Estimating software

Cost database proficiency

Job description

Our client is recruiting a Senior Estimator dedicated to a major landmark wastewater infrastructure program running through 2033. You'll work directly with project leadership on estimating, change management, forecasting, and strategic planning for complex tunnel rehabilitation and underground utility construction. This is a senior-level, long-term assignment.

Location: On-site five days a week at Reston, VA office.

Mobility: Low by estimating standards. Periodic travel to project sites, pre-bid meetings, subcontractor facilities, and corporate offices expected, but not a dominant feature.

Commitment: Full-time, permanent hire. You will be assigned to another project once this one concludes.

About You

• 5+ years of estimating, project engineering, project management, or construction operations experience
• Bachelor's in construction management, civil engineering, engineering technology, business, finance, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of heavy civil, underground utility, tunneling, trenchless, rehabilitation, or wastewater infrastructure
• Comfortable relocating to Reston, VA full-time
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred

• Direct trenchless estimating experience
• Rehabilitation, wastewater, tunneling, or underground utility background
• Change order development and negotiation experience
• Familiarity with trenchless construction technologies
• Public infrastructure project experience
• Estimating software and cost database proficiency