Senior Foundations Estimator — Lead Bids & Mentorship

Summit Line Construction; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO starts at day 1

401K immediate vesting

Several medical plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid Holidays

Pet Insurance

Employee discounts

EAP and Wellness Program

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Summit Line Construction, a leading utility construction company, is seeking a Senior Estimator to prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates for complex foundation projects across the electrical infrastructure industry. You will analyze plans, specs, and related documents to determine costs of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, while mentoring junior estimators.

Join a team that emphasizes competitive bidding, client collaboration, and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil or construction engineering, or relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction cost estimating or relevant construction experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Professional Estimator) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project plans and specifications to understand the scope of work.
• Interpret requests for proposals, project specifications, and pricing schedules.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Perform and review material, labor, and equipment take-offs and cost analyses to support estimates.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee the maintenance of cost databases.
• Prepare and review pre-approval project estimates based on drawings, narratives, and general scopes of work.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
• Attend and lead pre-bid meetings, collaborations, and conferences with clients and design professionals.
• Define division of responsibilities, draft scope letters, proposals, and vendor solicitations.
• Work with clients on questions and clarifications post-bid submission.
• Assist project teams with questions regarding construction and contractual requirements.
• Analyze historical data and project performance to improve future estimates.
• Develop weighting criteria for proposal evaluations.
• Analyze risks and develop weighted risk registers pertaining to foundation construction risks and opportunities.
• Review estimates with estimating manager, the operations and executive teams.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage change orders and cost-to-complete estimates of ongoing projects.
• Participate in and lead bid reviews and presentations.
• Prepare and submit proposal documents to clients.
• Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts.
• Prepare and facilitate internal turnover meetings.
• Mentor and guide junior estimators.
• Provide training and development opportunities for the estimating team.

Skills

Cost estimating

Mentoring junior estimators

Project collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil or construction engineering, or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summit Line Construction, a leading utility construction company, is seeking a Senior Estimator to prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates for complex foundation projects across the electrical infrastructure industry. You will analyze plans, specs, and related documents to determine costs of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, while mentoring junior estimators.

Join a team that emphasizes competitive bidding, client collaboration, and adherence to company standards.