Senior/Lead Estimator

H. T. PROF Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Health, Vision, and Dental coverage

401(k) with a 4% company match

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Charlottesville, Virginia is looking for a Senior/Lead Estimator with 7–10+ years in civil construction estimating. The role involves leading bids for projects ranging from $5M to $60M and mentoring junior estimators.

You will enjoy a strong compensation package including Health, Vision, and Dental coverage, as well as a 401(k) with a company match. Join a well-established organization in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in civil construction estimating.
• Strong DOT background — VDOT / NCDOT experience highly valued.
• Proven on highway, earthwork, bridge, or utility projects.
• Track record bidding work independently in the $5M–$60M range.
• Proficiency in HeavyBid or comparable estimating platform.
• Degree in construction management or related field a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead bids on projects ranging from $5M to $60M.
• Own bid documents and interpret civil construction plans.
• Lead quantity takeoffs and define subcontractor needs.
• Drive value engineering opportunities and own pre-bid owner coordination.
• Build and submit complete bid packages and project schedules.
• Mentor and develop junior estimators.

Job description

Senior / Lead Estimator — Heavy Civil / Highway

Charlottesville, Virginia (Central Virginia)·Direct Hire·Competitive Pay + Full Benefits

Numbers are your language. Winning is your goal. If you’re the kind of senior estimator who digs into the details, builds tight bids, and takes pride in landing profitable work — we’ve got a seat with your name on it.

As a well-established force in transportation, bridge, highway, and heavy civil construction, we’re growing our central Virginia team and looking for a Senior/Lead Estimator to lead bids on projects ranging from $5M to $60M.

What makes this opportunity stand out

• A proven organization that pursues the right projects and wins them
• A real voice in project selection, bid strategy, and execution
• The chance to mentor and lead junior estimators as the bench grows
• Top-tier compensation in a market where strong estimators are hard to find
• A full pipeline of heavy civil and highway work
• Own bid documents and interpret civil construction plans cold
• Lead quantity takeoffs and build out complete project scopes
• Define subcontractor needs, meet DBE goals, and flag constructability concerns early
• Drive value engineering opportunities and own pre-bid owner coordination
• Build and submit complete bid packages and project schedules
• Set bid strategy and defend the number with leadership
• Mentor and develop junior estimators
• Some local travel required with occasional weekend availability

Your background

• 7–10+ years in civil construction estimating
• Strong DOT background — VDOT / NCDOT experience highly valued
• Proven on highway, earthwork, bridge, or utility projects
• Track record bidding work independently in the $5M–$60M range
• Proficiency in HeavyBid or comparable estimating platform
• Degree in construction management or related field a plus

What’s in it for you

• Strong compensation package tailored to your experience
• Full Health, Vision, and Dental coverage
• 401(k) with a 4% company match