Senior Underground Estimator

Bienvivir All Inclusive Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Traylor Bros., Inc. is seeking an Estimator to prepare cost estimates for underground construction projects. The role requires analyzing plans, coordinating with vendors, and developing detailed time, cost, and labor estimates to support bids and project planning.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and owners, assess cost effectiveness, and help establish tender prices, with travel as needed to site visits and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years underground estimating experience.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with vendors and teams to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Analyze plans to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Prepare estimates for vendor or subcontractor selection.
• Confer with engineers, owners, and contractors on changes to estimates.
• Prepare management-ready estimates for planning and scheduling.
• Create cost and expenditure documentation throughout the project.
• Monitor costs vs. bids and track actuals as the project evolves.
• Set up reporting systems and procedures for cost control.
• Conduct studies to set standard hours and cost data.
• Decide whether to produce or procure materials based on needs.

Skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Listening skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Time management

Engineering data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

5+ years underground estimating experience

Job description

Traylor Bros., Inc. is seeking an Estimator to prepare cost estimates for underground construction projects. The role requires analyzing plans, coordinating with vendors, and developing detailed time, cost, and labor estimates to support bids and project planning.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and owners, assess cost effectiveness, and help establish tender prices, with travel as needed to site visits and meetings.