Senior Estimator (Civil)

Peterson Consulting Group

The Role

Overview

Estimate costs for heavy civil projects and prepare bid proposals.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost estimating
  • quantity takeoffs
  • proposal prep
  • bid analysis
  • vendor pricing
  • blueprint review

Tasks

The Estimator is 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. Performs quantity takeoffs, creates estimates and produces proposals. Works with the Chief Estimator and Project Manager. The Estimator prepares cost estimates by analyzing requests for proposals, reviewing bid instructions, blueprints, specifications, and related bid documents. Works with subcontractors and vendors to obtain proposal pricing to incorporate in the bid estimate.

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • estimating
  • hcss
  • bid2win
  • roadwork
  • heavy highway

What You Bring

-B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience -7+ years’ experience in estimating -Knowledge of HCSS heavy bid or Bid2Win software -Exposure to roadwork, DOT, site work, and bridge projects -Expertise in heavy highway/heavy civil construction

Benefits

Tired of the snow? Come on down to the sunshine state where it’s warm all year round! -Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays -Company Vehicle or Allowance -Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance -Salary: $225K+ Annual Salary DOE -401k with Company Match -Annual Bonus Program

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