Senior Estimator

Francis O Day Co., Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis O Day Co. Inc. in Rockville, MD seeks a Senior Estimator to prepare accurate bids for heavy civil work, site development, grading and paving.

You will review plans, assess costs and coordinate with operations and management to secure profitable bids and smooth handoffs. The role requires 8+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with HCSS and Excel, and the ability to interpret civil plans and contract documents.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of heavy highway/site work estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret civil plans, specs and contract documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review bid invitations, plans, specs, addenda and documents; identify scope and deadlines.
• Complete takeoffs and estimate labor, materials, equipment and costs.
• Analyze production rates, site conditions, methods, haul distances and risks.
• Obtain quotes; prepare bid summaries, proposals and conclusions.
• Identify gaps and pricing risks; raise questions before submission.
• Coordinate with project teams; participate in site visits and bid reviews.
• Support handoff, budgeting and improving estimating tools and procedures.
• Provide guidance and review support to team members.

Skills

Bid estimation

Civil plans interpretation

Cost analysis

Team collaboration

Tools

HCSS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Rockville, Maryland
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Francis O. Day Co., Inc.
Company Address: 850 East Gude Drive, suite A, Rockville, MD 20850
Company Phone Number: [phone]x110
Position: Senior Estimator
Pay Range: $150,000- $180,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Senior Estimator

Job Description

Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and bid proposals for heavy civil construction, site development, grading, excavation, paving, and public works. Review plans and specifications, assess costs and risks, and coordinate with operations and project management to support profitable bids and smooth project handoffs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review bid invitations, plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents; identify scope requirements and deadlines.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and estimate labor, materials, equipment, trucking, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Analyze production rates, site conditions, construction methods, haul distances, and project risks.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotes; prepare bid summaries, proposals, assumptions, and conclusions.
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, constructability issues, and pricing risks; communicate questions and changes before submission.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, operations, purchasing, and leadership; participate in site visits and bid reviews.
• Support awarded-project handoff, budget setup, cost comparisons, and continuous improvement of estimating tools and procedures.
• Provide estimating guidance and review support to team members as assigned.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of heavy highway/site work estimating experience; HCSS and design-build experience required.
• Ability to interpret civil plans, specifications, and contract documents; perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed bids.
• Knowledge of labor, equipment, materials, trucking, subcontractor costs, production rates, and job cost factors.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel; able to manage multiple bid deadlines accurately.

Performance & Work Environment

Deliver complete, accurate, and timely bids; identify risks and scope gaps; protect company margin; maintain organized estimate records; and communicate clearly with management and project teams. Primarily office-based, with occasional site visits and possible extended hours near bid deadlines.

About F.O. Day Company

For over 80 years, family-owned Francis O Day Co. Inc. has built lasting relationships with clients, employees, subcontractors, and suppliers. The company supports regional offices and four asphalt production facilities, with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainable performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: F.O. Day Company considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on characteristics protected by law this description summarizes the position is not exhaustive, and is not an employment agreement; duties may change with business needs.