Senior Estimator - Structures / Bridges

Reference: 55467_1750762354

Role Summary:

We're looking for an experienced estimator to support cost planning and analysis for complex transportation and heavy civil infrastructure proposals. This role focuses on preparing accurate budgets, analyzing cost data, supporting procurement activities, and collaborating with design and construction teams throughout the bid development process.

Key Duties:

  • Generate high-level preliminary budgets based on indicative design packages.
  • Establish detailed cost breakdown structures tailored to large-scale civil and transit-related construction projects.
  • Conduct quantity take-offs and compile itemized quantity documents.
  • Build cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
  • Calculate indirect costs and general conditions in alignment with project needs.
  • Develop cost unit rates from first principles, incorporating labor, material, and equipment data.
  • Create labor rates that meet applicable wage requirements in the project's jurisdiction.
  • Update and refine full project budgets as design evolves.
  • Prepare cost presentations and reporting for senior management review.
  • Facilitate and lead estimate working sessions with joint venture partners.
  • Provide cost alternatives for value engineering considerations.
  • Develop financial summaries and projected cash flow documents.
  • Engage in design development meetings, providing insights from a cost and constructability perspective.
  • Integrate consultant design inputs into the evolving project estimate.
  • Coordinate with procurement staff to identify qualified vendors and subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance of subcontractors with technical and operational requirements.
  • Assemble procurement packages with scopes, drawings, and quantities.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals and prepare comparison summaries.
  • Revise estimates based on updated pricing from suppliers and the local market.
  • Account for bonding, insurance, and required documentation in the final submission.
  • Propose innovative, efficient construction methods rooted in best practices.
  • Maintain a database of cost history and benchmarking information.
  • Organize final bid submissions and support close-out documentation.
  • Assess the accuracy of estimating data and deliver relevant reporting.
  • Research and analyze previous project data to inform future estimates and standards.

Your Background:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale civil infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, bridges, tunnels), especially in design-build or P3 formats.
  • Prior involvement in the competitive bidding or proposal process.
  • Proficient in using digital tools for estimating and quantity take-offs.
  • Sound understanding of pricing structures, cost control, and estimation methods.
  • Comfortable interpreting engineering drawings, contracts, and procurement documents.
  • Familiarity with highway or transportation authority projects, such as those led by Departments of Transportation.
  • Experience working in joint ventures or collaborative project delivery models is an advantage.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

€140,000.00 - €200,000.00
Per annum
EUR140000 - EUR200000 per annum

United States of America

Full Time

Added 24/06/2025
Reference: 55467_1750762354

Senior Estimator - Structures / Bridges

United States of America
Full Time

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