Senior Construction Estimator

4 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States ETIC Full time

ETIC is seeking a seasoned cost estimator to support its rapidly growing Construction and Field Services Division. The ideal candidate will lead all aspects of project estimating for environmental and civil construction proposals and projects, including review of RFPs, plans, and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, procuring pricing from vendors and subcontractors, developing accurate production rates, and supporting project managers with estimates for change orders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with review of bid opportunities to identify viable pursuits
  • Reviewing and analyzing construction plans and specifications to prepare quantity takeoffs in support of estimate preparation
  • Attending bid walks to gather site-specific information that influences the development of construction estimates
  • Preparing and distributing bid packages and soliciting estimates from material and equipment vendors and specialty subcontractors
  • Thoroughly reviewing and evaluating all bids received and selecting those to be included in estimates
  • Building cost estimates using ETIC's in-house estimating system
  • Conducting pre-final and final bid reviews with senior managers of construction prior to bid submission
  • Supporting construction managers with cost estimates for change orders
  • Working collaboratively with one or more other estimators on larger proposal efforts
  • Updating and maintaining databases of pricing history to support comparisons of production rates executed on past projects/proposals to production rates assumed for new estimates
  • Updating and maintaining databases containing current labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing rates

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, science, or management, 5+ years of direct experience, and demonstrated success leading and preparing construction estimates related to environmental remediation and civil construction projects. Familiarity with prevailing wages and industry codes and standards is also required. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively in a dynamic team environment.

Salary range: $120k to $180k depending on experience, education, and location.



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