Senior Estimator

Metric Geo; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in the United States seeks a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimating and project management for large-scale heavy underground water resources and mechanical construction projects. From feasibility through construction, you will shape scope, drive bid strategy, and coordinate with clients and contractors to bring critical infrastructure projects to life.

You will own detailed estimates, manage take-offs, review bid documents, build PM plans, and drive proposals to signed contracts

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy construction estimating and project management.
• Underground utilities experience (gas, water, sanitary, steam or mechanical piping).
• Proven ability to review drawings, specs and bid documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, detailed cost estimates on large, complex heavy construction projects.
• Prepare and analyze material and quantity take-offs.
• Review bid documents, drawings, specifications, and commercial terms.
• Build and maintain full Project Management Plans — scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and change control.
• Prepare bid proposals and scopes of work, and drive them through to signed contracts.
• Partner closely with clients, contractors, and third-party providers throughout project development.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Underground utilities

HCSS Heavy Bid

Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Looking for an estimator who can own the full journey. from first bid to final contract, on some of the region's most complex heavy underground utility projects?

We're a well-established, growing infrastructure and construction firm seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimating and project management for large-scale heavy underground water resources and mechanical construction projects. This role goes beyond number-crunching, you'll shape project scope, drive strategy from bid to execution, and work directly with clients and contractors to bring critical infrastructure projects to life.

What you'll own:

• Developing accurate, detailed cost estimates on large, complex heavy construction projects
• Preparing and analyzing material and quantity take-offs
• Reviewing bid documents, drawings, specifications, and commercial terms
• Building and maintaining full Project Management Plans — scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and change control
• Preparing bid proposals and scopes of work, and driving them through to signed contracts
• Partnering closely with clients, contractors, and third-party providers throughout project development

What you bring:

• Estimating and project management experience in heavy construction, specifically underground utilities (gas, water, sanitary, steam, or mechanical piping)
• Strong understanding of underground water resources: distribution and transmission mains, pump stations, treatment systems, and storage tanks
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid or similar bidding software
• Strong Excel skills and sharp attention to detail
• Solid grasp of the full utility project lifecycle — from feasibility and design through construction, startup, and transfer to operations
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills

Why this role:

• Competitive salary: $125,000–$190,000 (based on experience)
• Full health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation
• The chance to lead high-impact infrastructure projects with a company built on decades of design-build excellence