Senior Estimator - Construction

Total Civil Construction & Engineering, LLC

  • Washington DC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
🚨 We're Hiring: Senior Estimator 🚨Location: Lanham, MD | Industry: Heavy Civil Construction | Type: Full-Time | Salary, ExemptAre you a detail-obsessed problem-solver with a passion for numbers, strategy, and winning work? At Total Civil Construction & Engineering, we’re hiring a Senior Estimator to lead the creation of precise, competitive project bids that set the stage for success.What You’ll DoAs a Senior Estimator, you’ll manage complex estimates from start to finish, interpreting blueprints and specs, evaluating vendor proposals, and collaborating with internal teams to shape cost-effective solutions that align with client goals and project realities.
  • Lead and mentor junior estimators on large-scale and complex projects
  • Analyze plans, specs, and digital models to develop detailed takeoffs and estimates
  • Source and evaluate pricing from vendors and subcontractors
  • Prepare estimates that include labor, materials, equipment, indirects, overhead, and profit
  • Develop rough project schedules to accurately forecast resources
  • Assist with budgeting, preliminary site evaluations, and alternative approaches
  • Communicate with operations, purchasing, and planning teams to ensure alignment
  • Submit documentation for bonding, insurance, and compliance as needed
  • Maintain organized, accurate files in support of future project wins
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and partners
  • Propose improvements in estimating tools, workflows, and bid strategies
What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management (required)
  • 8+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil or infrastructure projects
  • Expertise in reading construction plans and technical documents
  • Strong skills in volumetric, linear, and area quantity takeoffs
  • Familiarity with local/state/federal construction regulations
  • Proficient in estimating tools like Heavy Bid, AGTEK, Active Takeoff, and HCSS
  • Strong Excel, Word, and Outlook skills; PowerPoint and MS Teams preferred
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentorship abilities
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to conduct site visits as needed
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Why Join Us?
  • Influence high-stakes decisions on multimillion-dollar bids
  • Clear pathway to advancement into Chief Estimator roles
  • Work alongside an experienced and collaborative preconstruction team
  • Help build the region’s most critical infrastructure
  • Drug-Free Workplace | E-Verify Employer | Equal Opportunity Employer

Total Civil Construction & Engineering, LLC