Senior Estimator

Open Systems Technologies; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies is seeking a Senior Estimator for gas, water and related utility projects in New Jersey. The role bids cost estimates, manages schedules and controls project costs through construction, while coordinating with clients, contractors, and suppliers.

The candidate will develop detailed estimates, perform quantity take-offs, review bid documents, and generate RFIs to clarify requirements, ensuring readiness for proposal submission and project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating large, complex heavy construction projects with utility scope.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and bid documents and extract requirements.
• Strong math, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, timely cost estimates for large utility construction projects.
• Prepare material/quantity take-offs and analyze data.
• Review bid documents, read plans, and note requirements and scheduling.
• Prepare bid proposals and SOWs for submittal and follow-up.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and third parties on project development.
• Maintain the Project Management Plan including scope, schedule, cost and risks.

Skills

Cost estimation

Bid development

Project management

Heavy construction

Underground utilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS Heavy bid

Excel

Job description

Utilities - Gas & Water experience required

Looking for a Senior Estimator to bid cost estimates for utility projects and manage these projects through construction. This position will be responsible for project schedule preparation, costs and construction principles.

Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate, timely, and detailed cost estimates on large, complex heavy construction projects
• Prepare and analyze material/quantity take-offs
• Review bid documents and make note of requirements, read plans, quantities, scheduling, forecasting, and estimating
• Generate RFIs for project clarification and/or requirements
• Prepare scope of work from quantity take-offs, determine productions, price out project, and complete bid/proposal
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and third-party providers in development of a project
• Development, execution and ongoing maintenance of the Project Management Plan for each assigned project. This includes scope, schedule, cost, quality, communication, resource, issues, risks, change control and contractor management plans. Level of detail is driven by project size and complexity
• Prepare bid proposals and SOW’s for submittal and follow-up
• Expedite execution and return of contracts and agreements
• Establishing and setting priorities according to your workload using time management and organizational skills

Qualifications:

• Ability to read the construction bid process, interpret drawings, specifications, project date and commercial term
• Ability to use HCSS Heavy bid software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, math and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of underground water resources; distribution and transmission mains, pump stations, treatment systems, and storage tanks
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies
• Estimator and Project Management experience in heavy construction specifically in underground utilities: gas/water/sanitary/steam/mechanical piping
• Experience with the use of bidding software; strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of the utility industry
• Understanding of utility expansion projects from feasibility concept, design, construction, startup, commissioning and transfer to operations