Senior Estimator - Civil Construction

Metric DCX; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong backlog of work

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading civil contractor in Northern Virginia is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead site development projects. This role requires over 8 years of estimating experience, particularly in mass grading and stormwater. Successful candidates will help prepare project estimates and collaborate with operations for execution strategy. The position promises competitive compensation and opportunities for long-term growth within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years estimating experience with a civil/site development contractor.
• Strong background in mass grading, earthwork, and stormwater.
• Experience with large-parcel, greenfield, or campus-style developments.
• Proficient in HCSS, HeavyBid, AGTEK, Trimble, or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret civil drawings, soils reports, and survey data.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates for site development and early works.
• Prepare conceptual and hard-bid estimates.
• Analyze drawings, geotechnical reports, and site constraints.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and site constraints.
• Solicit, level, and evaluate civil subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Identify constructability risks, scope gaps, and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations on means & methods and execution strategy.
• Support design‑build and negotiated pursuits, proposals, and bid handoffs.

Skills

Estimating experience with civil/site development

Background in mass grading

Proficiency in HCSS, HeavyBid

Ability to interpret civil drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS

HeavyBid

AGTEK

Trimble

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager | Metric DCX | Critical Projects

Metric DCX is hiring for a civil contractor specializing in large-scale site development and early works for industrial, mission-critical, and complex commercial projects in Northern Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estimates for site development and early works including mass grading, excavation, utilities, and stormwater
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and hard-bid estimates for greenfield and redevelopment sites
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop cost models, unit pricing, and historical data
• Analyze drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and site constraints
• Solicit, level, and evaluate civil subcontractor and supplier bids
• Identify constructability risks, scope gaps, and value‑engineering opportunities
• Collaborate with operations on means & methods and execution strategy
• Support design‑build and negotiated pursuits, proposals, and bid handoffs

Qualifications

• 8+ years estimating experience with a civil / site development contractor
• Strong background in mass grading, earthwork, underground utilities, and stormwater
• Experience with large‑parcel, greenfield, or campus‑style developments
• Proficient in HCSS, HeavyBid, AGTEK, Trimble, or similar tools
• Ability to interpret civil drawings, soils reports, and survey data
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)

Why Join

• High-impact role influencing project wins and preconstruction strategy
• Strong backlog of negotiated and repeat‑client work
• Competitive compensation and long-term growth in a collaborative, execution‑focused culture

Reach out to [e-mail] or call 646-814-0307 to discuss!

This position is urgent and will not be available for long so apply today.