Senior Lead Estimator

Tidewater Utility Construction Inc; Suffolk (VA); Vor Ort; USD 115.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Tidewater Utility Construction, Inc. in Suffolk, VA is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead detailed cost takeoffs and prepare accurate bids for heavy civil and underground utility projects.

You will review plans, quantify labor, materials, and equipment, analyze subcontractor quotes, and collaborate with the bid team to deliver competitive, reliable estimates while meeting deadlines and safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• 10 years of experience as an Estimator, with 2 years in heavy civil or underground utility construction.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of underground utility construction materials, methods, equipment, labor, and production rates.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, bid documents, and contract requirements and develop accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet bid deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, addenda, and contract requirements to determine scope and identify conflicts, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for underground utility and heavy civil projects (water, sewer, storm drainage, excavation, backfill, structures, paving, site work).
• Develop accurate project estimates by determining labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs.
• Review and compare pricing from material suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors for complete bid coverage.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to evaluate conditions and factors affecting project cost.
• Maintain historical cost and production data to improve future estimates.
• Collaborate with team during estimate handoff to ensure smooth transition to project management and field operations.
• Adhere to company procedures, safety requirements, and applicable construction standards.

Kenntnisse

Estimator experience

Heavy civil

Underground utilities

Communication

Reading plans

Jobbeschreibung

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Full Time 1 - Management Suffolk Location: Tidewater Utility Construction, Inc, Suffolk, VA, US

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

vital role in evaluating potential projects and preparing accurate, competitive estimates that contribute to the successful award and completion of our work. Ideal candidates will have experience estimating heavy civil and underground utility construction projects and a strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, materials, equipment, labor, and construction methods. Ideal candidates will be dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work as a team, independently, or with minimal supervision while still meeting bid deadlines and expectations. Relocation expense assistance is available if necessary.

Duties

• Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, addenda, and contract requirements to determine the complete scope of work, submit requests for information (RFIs), and identify project conflicts, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for underground utility and heavy civil construction projects, including water, sewer, storm drainage, excavation, backfill, stone, structures, paving, and related site work by demonstrating complete understanding of utility construction techniques, including excavation, pipe installation, trench safety, dewatering, shoring, backfill, compaction, and restoration.
• Develop accurate project estimates by determining labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs.
• Review and compare pricing from material suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure complete and competitive bid coverage.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as necessary to evaluate existing conditions, access, utility conflicts, staging requirements, and other factors that may affect project cost.
• Maintain accurate historical cost and production information and use completed-project data to improve future estimates.
• Collaborate with team members during estimate handoff to ensure awarded projects transition smoothly from estimating to project management and field operations.
• Adhere to company procedures, safety requirements, and applicable construction standards when evaluating project means and methods.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience as an Estimator with 2 years’ experience estimating heavy civil or underground utility construction is required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of underground utility construction materials, methods, equipment, labor requirements, and production rates.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, details, bid documents, and contract requirements and develop accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet bid deadlines while delivering accurate, quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 PM
40 hours per week