Senior Tunnel Estimator - Underground Projects Lead

The Bachrach Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bachrach Group seeks a Senior Estimator for Tunnel or Underground projects in Houston, TX. You will lead estimating efforts for trenchless and tunneling work, manage complex bids, and coordinate with design-build teams across the US.

Candidates should have a strong background in civil engineering, 10+ years of estimating, and 3+ years as a lead estimator, with a track record in large-scale, high-value projects.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a technical field.
• Equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years estimating projects, cost control, and engineering for underground tunnels.
• 3+ years leading Estimating teams in design-build environments.
• Experience in full estimating, complex bids for trenchless/tunneling.
• Bid/proposal management with an estimating staff across the US.
• Bid across US projects averaging $500M per estimate.
• Budgeting for scope including subcontracts and labor.
• Business development and project pursuit decision making.
• Identify and mitigate risk from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid/proposal process with an estimating staff in a design-build firm.
• Prepare technical, complex bids for trenchless and tunneling projects.
• Manage multiple estimates across the US; uphold schedule and quality.
• Assume financial responsibility for estimating and budgeting.
• Drive business development and project pursuit activities.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks from concept through delivery.
• Provide technical leadership on tunneling topics including microtunneling and shafts.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for bid packages.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Lead Estimator

Bid management

Design-build

Complex bids

Multi-estimates

Budgeting

Risk management

Tunneling expertise

Communication

OSHA training

MS Office

HCSS Heavy Bid/Heavy Job

Primavera

MS Project

Viewpoint PM

PM/SL/PO Modules

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or technical field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

MS Office

HCSS Heavy Bid/Heavy Job

Primavera

MS Project

Viewpoint

Job description

The Bachrach Group seeks a Senior Estimator for Tunnel or Underground projects in Houston, TX. You will lead estimating efforts for trenchless and tunneling work, manage complex bids, and coordinate with design-build teams across the US.

Candidates should have a strong background in civil engineering, 10+ years of estimating, and 3+ years as a lead estimator, with a track record in large-scale, high-value projects.