Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil / DOT / Public Works

Veit Management, Inc; United States; Sur place; USD 100 000 - 133 500; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching contributions

Generous paid time off

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Veit Management, Inc is seeking a Senior Estimator with a background in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. This role involves managing complex bids, supervising a team of estimators, and working closely with Project Managers to align with business needs.

Key responsibilities include analyzing project plans, conducting takeoffs, and ensuring the quality of submitted proposals. The position offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $133,500 along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or extensive experience.
• Proficiency with construction bidding and project management software.
• Excellent communication skills and analytical abilities.

Responsabilités

• Review and delegate estimating duties to team members.
• Manage complex bids and ensure quality control over proposals.
• Analyze plans and conduct accurate takeoffs and estimates.

Connaissances

Construction bidding

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

10+ years of bidding and estimating experience

Outils

HCSS software

DeepEx / DeepFnd software

Description du poste

About Veit

Veit is a leading specialty contractor with nearly a century of experience in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in‑place pipelining, and waste disposal.

Senior Estimator – Job Overview

The Senior Estimator coordinates estimating efforts, manages higher complexity bids, and provides supervisory guidance to a team of estimators. The position works closely with Senior Project Managers to streamline estimating functions and align with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and delegate incoming estimating duties to team members.
• Manage complex bids and provide final review and quality control over submitted proposals.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and jobsite visits to determine scope and required materials.
• Conduct accurate takeoffs and estimates using HCSS software.
• Calculate quantities for each project to factor materials and movement.
• Solicit subcontractor and material quotes, ensuring DBE/MBE requirements are considered.
• Create bid proposals and deliver them to owners or general contractors within required timelines.
• Determine bid results and communicate results with general contractors or bid runners.
• Assist Project Managers with post‑award project management and mentor junior staff.
• Lead preliminary engineering design review for deep foundation, retention, and related project elements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or at least 10 years of bidding and estimating experience.
• Proficiency with construction bidding and project management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present to management, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem‑solving skills.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of HCSS software.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with DeepEx / DeepFnd or similar preliminary design software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of Estimators I and II.
• Mentor, train, and evaluate direct reports; conduct performance reviews.
• Recruit, hire, and train new team members and facilitate cross‑training.
• Implement disciplinary actions as needed in accordance with company policy.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $100,000 – $133,500, commensurate with location and experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; disability coverage; retirement plans with matching contributions; generous paid time off; profit sharing; tuition reimbursement; and an employee assistance program.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Requires occasional travel and overnight stays (approximately 10%). Must stand or sit for extended periods (50%+). Frequent computer use in office and occasional off‑site meetings. Potential exposure to noise, dust, and variable weather conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Veit will not tolerate discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, physical disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. Veit fulfills E‑Verify participation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees.