Sr Estimator (Heavy Civil)

EWI Recruitment; Round Rock (TX); Presencial; USD 125.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

EWI Recruitment is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimation for major heavy civil projects in the Texas region. You will review drawings, prepare take-offs, and guide tenders from enquiry to submission.

The role requires a strong commercial mindset, experience with earthworks, highways, bridges, and utilities, and proficiency in Excel and estimating software.

Qualificações

• Substantial estimating experience within heavy civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• A sound understanding of construction methods, sequencing, contracts and commercial principles.
• Experience using estimating and cost management software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities, take-offs and tender build-ups.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions, assumptions and value engineering options.
• Prepare tender programmes, preliminaries, labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs.
• Lead tender adjudications and present estimates to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.
• Support post-tender negotiations, clarifications and handover to the delivery team.

Conhecimentos

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Formação

Civil engineering / Quantity surveying degree

Ferramentas

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da vaga

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Estimator to support the successful delivery of major heavy civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This role will suit a commercially astute professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to lead estimating activities from initial enquiry through to tender submission.

The role

You will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive and commercially sound estimates for a range of complex civil engineering projects, including earthworks, highways, bridges, structures, utilities and associated infrastructure. Working closely with project, commercial, engineering and procurement teams, you will ensure that all tenders are thoroughly reviewed, clearly presented and submitted within agreed timescales.

• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities, take-offs and tender build-ups.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions, assumptions and value engineering options.
• Prepare tender programmes, preliminaries, labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs.
• Lead tender adjudications and present estimates to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.
• Support post-tender negotiations, clarifications and handover to the delivery team.

About you

You will have substantial estimating experience within heavy civil engineering, construction or infrastructure, ideally gained on large-scale and technically demanding projects. A sound understanding of construction methods, sequencing, contracts and commercial principles is essential, together with the ability to interpret technical information and challenge assumptions constructively.

You should be confident using estimating and cost management software, as well as Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively under pressure. A relevant qualification in civil engineering, quantity surveying, construction or a related discipline would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing project environment offering varied work, professional development and the chance to make a significant contribution to major infrastructure schemes.