Corporate Senior Estimator

• Lead the end-to-end estimating and bid delivery process for complex infrastructure and utility projects.
• Perform comprehensive document reviews and constructability analyses, including plans, specifications, addenda, contract requirements, geotechnical data, schedules, and procurement documents to define scope, identify risks, and determine execution strategy.
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, and full-scope estimates for Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM/GC, and Alternative Delivery projects.
• Establish estimating strategies, construction means and methods, production assumptions, schedules, and resource plans.
• Perform detailed cost estimation and quantity takeoffs, producing complete estimates including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor pricing, overhead, and indirect costs.
• Develop crew-based production rates and unit cost models aligned with historical performance and project execution strategies.
• Analyze historical cost data, production rates, and market conditions to improve estimate accuracy and competitiveness.
• Maintain and continuously improve estimating databases, cost histories, and production benchmarks.
• Track actual project performance versus estimated costs and incorporate lessons learned into future estimates.

• Review and evaluate public and private bid opportunities, RFPs, RFQs, and procurement packages.
• Manage the full bid submission process, ensuring compliance with all requirements, deadlines, and client expectations.
• Prepare complete estimates, bid proposals, pricing breakdowns, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure competitive and complete pricing.
• Develop final pricing recommendations based on subcontractor input, internal cost data, and market conditions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, alternative construction methods, and value engineering solutions; develop recommendations for owners and design teams.
• Manage subcontractor databases and prequalification processes to maintain a qualified vendor network.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, walkthroughs, and post-bid interviews.
• Support technical proposal development and alternative delivery submissions.
• Present estimating strategies, assumptions, risk profiles, and pricing recommendations to executive leadership.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and Business Development to validate production assumptions, execution strategies, and pricing.
• Support project handoff and turnover processes following award.
• Assist with change order pricing, cost analysis, forecasting, and budget control during project execution.
• Support value engineering initiatives during preconstruction and construction phases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to support long-term business success.

• Mentor and develop junior estimators in estimating practices, tools, and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of estimating systems, workflows, and standardization across the organization.
• Manage multiple concurrent estimates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Stay current on industry trends, construction methods, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies in infrastructure and utility construction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive estimating, preconstruction, or operations experience in construction, utilities, infrastructure, underground construction, or pipeline services.
• Experience with public and private sector bidding, including underground utilities, pipeline rehabilitation, trenchless technologies, and infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, production planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, bid management, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, On-Screen Takeoff, and estimating software platforms.
• Experience with ERP systems (Vista preferred).
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits under tight deadlines.
• LEED accreditation or sustainability certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000 to $120,000

Work Location: This position is on-site at our Sanford, Florida Corporate office.