Lead Estimator - HHWY/Civil - Dirt, Underground A Must Have! - $200K+

Peterson Consulting Group

The Role

Overview

Lead Estimator for heavy civil construction projects handling cost estimates and bids

Key Responsibilities

  • cost estimation
  • quantity takeoff
  • proposal prep
  • bid analysis
  • blueprint review
  • vendor coordination

Tasks

The Lead Estimator will be responsible for calculating the cost of a broad range of projects. The goal is to provide accurate information that will help in operations and strategic planning, performing quantity takeoffs, producing proposals, preparing cost estimates by analyzing requests for proposals, reviewing bid instructions, blueprints, specifications, and related bid documents, and working with subcontractors and vendors to obtain proposal pricing to incorporate in the bid estimate.

Requirements

  • primavera p6
  • technical writing
  • civil engineering
  • 10+ years
  • state dots
  • mse

What You Bring

Must have experience in one or more of the following areas: heavy highway, bridges/concrete structures, mass excavation, MSE, site & paving concrete, and bridge experience. -Hard Dollar, BlueBeam, Agtek, and/or Primavera P6 preferred -Negotiated project experience preferred, including technical writing skills -Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience -10+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction with an emphasis in the public works, heavy highway, bridges/concrete structures, and commercial/residential site work arena -Experience with state DOTs and municipalities is ideal

Benefits

-Annual bonus -Company Vehicle or Allowance (Gas Card) -401k with company match -Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays -Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits -Base Salary $200K-$240K, DOE

The Company

About Peterson Consulting Group

-Specializes in executive recruitment for the construction industry, founded by a civil engineer with deep industry knowledge. -Works nationwide with leading contractors to provide tailored recruitment solutions. -Handles a wide range of construction projects, including mass excavation, underwater utilities, and marine construction. -Blends technical insight with talent strategy to deliver effective recruitment outcomes.

Sector Specialisms

Heavy Civil

Heavy Highway

Mass Excavation & Underground Utilities

Tunneling

Residential & Commercial Sitework

Asphalt & Concrete Paving

Concrete Structures - Bridges & Retaining Walls

Steel Structures

Deep Foundation

Earth Retention

Demolition

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants (WTP & WWTP)

Renewable Energy

Material Production (Asphalt, Concrete, Aggregates)

Marine and Dredging

Multifamily Construction

Commercial Construction

Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP)

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

Parks, Athletic Field, and Landscape