Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Estimator
Location: Chagrin Falls, OH
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | Onsite
Relocation Assistance: Available
Compensation: Base salary is negotiable based on experience + Performance-Based Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Role:
We are hiring a Senior Estimator on behalf of our direct client, a well-established leader in the heavy civil construction industry. This position is based in Chagrin Falls, OH and offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a dedicated team working on infrastructure and large-scale construction projects. If you have a detail-driven mindset, deep estimating knowledge, and a passion for high-impact work, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Prepare detailed and accurate job estimates by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and bid documents.
-
Calculate quantities of labor, materials, and equipment using estimating software and manual methods.
-
Source and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes to ensure competitive pricing.
-
Build and maintain strong supplier and vendor relationships to stay informed of market trends and pricing.
-
Collaborate with project management and engineering departments to address project-specific questions and requirements.
-
Support the preconstruction phase and ensure estimates align with budgetary goals.
-
Perform other related duties as required by the role.
Required Experience & Education:
-
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
-
Minimum 7 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction or highway infrastructure projects.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
-
Strong knowledge of takeoffs and scope development for civil construction and roadway projects.
-
Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
-
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
-
Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
-
Strong leadership and communication skills; able to collaborate cross-functionally.
-
Experience with HCSS-Heavy Bid software.
-
Familiarity with cost analysis, vendor negotiations, and bid strategy development.