Senior Estimator – Bridges, Dams & Marine Civil

Traylor Bros. Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 109,854 - 161,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive pay

Relocation

Area of Living Allowance

Health, vision and dental insurance

Job summary

Traylor Bros., Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop cost estimates for large-scale heavy civil construction projects including bridges, dams, and marine structures.

The role combines field experience with specialized training to prepare accurate bids and win work the Traylor way. Responsibilities include analyzing plans, coordinating with engineers and stakeholders, and preparing constructible, cost-effective proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management is required.
• 5+ years of estimating experience or combined field and estimating experience with bridge, marine, large-scale concrete structures or underground construction strongly preferred.
• Experience as a field engineer is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plan documents and other data to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Design or coordinate design of temporary structures such as shoring, false work, cofferdams, formwork, and templates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Consult with vendors and construction personnel to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Review material and labor requirements to determine cost-effective production or procurement.
• Establish progress and completion rates with allowances for weather and unforeseen factors.
• Work with estimating team to produce project schedules.
• Calculate final estimated cost with overhead and profit adjustments and present bid price.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating software

Engineering fundamentals

Confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Organization & time management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Construction

Tools

HCSS

Hard Dollar

Blue Beam

Job description

Traylor Bros., Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop cost estimates for large-scale heavy civil construction projects including bridges, dams, and marine structures.

The role combines field experience with specialized training to prepare accurate bids and win work the Traylor way. Responsibilities include analyzing plans, coordinating with engineers and stakeholders, and preparing constructible, cost-effective proposals.