Senior Estimator - Tunneling & Water Infrastructure

Michels; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Trenchless, Inc. in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Senior Estimator to support the Anacostia Rehabilitation Project through 2033.

You will review contract docs, develop detailed cost estimates, and collaborate with management, engineering, and field teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and project planning. The role emphasizes extensive experience in heavy civil, tunneling, trenchless, and wastewater infrastructure, with focus on risk assessment, vendor evaluation, and data-driven cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, Finance, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of estimating, project engineering, project management, or construction operations experience.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil, underground utility, tunneling, trenchless, rehabilitation, or wastewater infrastructure construction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with estimating software and cost databases preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Experience with tunnel rehabilitation, wastewater conveyance systems, or large-diameter utility infrastructure.
• Experience with change order development and negotiation.
• Familiarity with trenchless construction technologies.
• Experience supporting large public infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and geotechnical information to identify risks, opportunities, and project requirements.
• Develop detailed labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production-based cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, field operations, procurement, and executive leadership teams.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis activities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and productivity evaluations.
• Participate in owner meetings, subcontractor meetings, jobsite visits, and project reviews.
• Maintain accurate estimating databases and historical cost information.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Change orders

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in CM/CE

Tools

Estimating software

Cost databases

MS Office

Job description

Michels Trenchless, Inc. in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Senior Estimator to support the Anacostia Rehabilitation Project through 2033.

You will review contract docs, develop detailed cost estimates, and collaborate with management, engineering, and field teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and project planning. The role emphasizes extensive experience in heavy civil, tunneling, trenchless, and wastewater infrastructure, with focus on risk assessment, vendor evaluation, and data-driven cost