Senior Lead Estimator in Suffolk, Virginia at Tidewater Utility Construction Inc

vital role in evaluating potential projects and preparing accurate, competitive estimates that contribute to the successful award and completion of our work. Ideal candidates will have experience estimating heavy civil and underground utility construction projects and a strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, materials, equipment, labor, and construction methods. Ideal candidates will be dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work as a team, independently, or with minimal supervision while still meeting bid deadlines and expectations. Relocation expense assistance is available if necessary.

Duties

· Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, addenda, and contract requirements to determine the complete scope of work, submit requests for information (RFIs), and identify project conflicts, risks, and opportunities.

· Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for underground utility and heavy civil construction projects, including water, sewer, storm drainage, excavation, backfill, stone, structures, paving, and related site work by demonstrating complete understanding of utility construction techniques, including excavation, pipe installation, trench safety, dewatering, shoring, backfill, compaction, and restoration.

· Develop accurate project estimates by determining labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs.

· Review and compare pricing from material suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure complete and competitive bid coverage.

· Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as necessary to evaluate existing conditions, access, utility conflicts, staging requirements, and other factors that may affect project cost.

· Maintain accurate historical cost and production information and use completed-project data to improve future estimates.

· Collaborate with team members during estimate handoff to ensure awarded projects transition smoothly from estimating to project management and field operations.

· Adhere to company procedures, safety requirements, and applicable construction standards when evaluating project means and methods.

Qualifications

· 10 years’ experience as an Estimator with 2 years’ experience estimating heavy civil or underground utility construction is required.

· Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

· Knowledge of underground utility construction materials, methods, equipment, labor requirements, and production rates.

· Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, details, bid documents, and contract requirements and develop accurate quantity takeoffs.

· Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet bid deadlines while delivering accurate, quality work in a fast-paced environment.