Senior Estimator

AHU Technologies Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced estimator to support bid strategies, quantify projects, and assist in contract negotiations. You will review estimates for accuracy, present to stakeholders, and help shape winning bids for heavy civil and utility projects.

The role requires strong leadership, detailed cost analysis, and familiarity with heavy bid software. You will collaborate with management and clients, supporting budgeting and performance evaluations across the department.

Qualifications

• Must have robust knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques.
• Proven ability in negotiating contracts and change orders.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with heavy civil and utility construction including public works.
• Advanced management or technical training preferred.
• Fluency in HCSS Heavy Bid Software is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist corporate and project management in determining bid strategies and project types.
• Review final estimate packages for accuracy and completeness before quotations.
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients.
• May be responsible for closing the sale.
• Provide technical assistance in contract negotiations and change orders.
• Assist in preparing studies, materials, methods, recommendations, and cost estimates.
• Manage department functions including budgets, staffing, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Strong project estimation

Contract negotiation

Leadership / supervisory

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist corporate and project management in determining what types of projects to bid, strategies and techniques
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients.
• May be responsible for “closing the sale”
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc., as required
• Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required
• Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, salary reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, etc.

Qualifications:

• BS. in civil engineering or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or equivalent experience.
• A thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques is required
• Must have knowledge of construction contracts
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, decision-making and problem-solving skills are essential
• Experience with heavy civil and utility construction including public works (airport, transit and bridges), gas and electrical transmission, energy plant construction is preferred
• Advanced management or technical training preferred
• Fluency in HCSS Heavy Bid Software is required

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and may lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Desired Skills and Experience Education

Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field.

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)