Senior Estimator, Heavy Civil Construction Bids

Francis O Day Co., Inc; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis O Day Co., Inc. in Rockville, MD seeks a Senior Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and bid proposals for heavy civil construction, site development, grading, excavation, paving and public works.

You will review plans and specs, assess costs, and coordinate with operations and project management to support profitable bids and smooth handoffs. The role requires 8+ years of estimating experience in heavy highway/site work, proficiency with estimating software and Excel, and the

Qualifications

• 8+ years of heavy highway/site estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret civil plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review bid invitations, plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents; identify scope requirements and deadlines.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and estimate labor, materials, equipment, trucking, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Analyze production rates, site conditions, construction methods, haul distances, and project risks.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotes; prepare bid summaries, proposals, assumptions, and conclusions.
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, constructability issues, and pricing risks; communicate questions and changes before submission.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, operations, purchasing, and leadership; participate in site visits and bid reviews.
• Support awarded-project handoff, budget setup, cost comparisons, and continuous improvement of estimating tools and procedures.
• Provide estimating guidance and review support to team members as assigned.

Skills

Heavy highway/site estimating

Bid/Proposal development

Plan & specifications interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Tools

HCSS

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Francis O Day Co., Inc. in Rockville, MD seeks a Senior Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and bid proposals for heavy civil construction, site development, grading, excavation, paving and public works.

You will review plans and specs, assess costs, and coordinate with operations and project management to support profitable bids and smooth handoffs. The role requires 8+ years of estimating experience in heavy highway/site work, proficiency with estimating software and Excel, and the