Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil

Alexandria Permanent / Full Time

I specialize in connecting top-tier talent within the civil engineering sector to leading firms. My focus lies in Water, Transportation, and Heavy Civils, where I leverage my competencies in Project Management, Pre-Construction, Estimating, and Field Operations to ensure strategic placements that shape the infrastructure landscape.

Recruiter :
Patricia Clarke

Patricia Clarke
Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction
Location: Alexandria, VA
Compensation: $155K–$195K incl. ALA + Bonuses + Car Allowance + Benefits


A nationally respected heavy civil contractor is hiring a Senior Estimator to support large-scale infrastructure projects—bridges, dams, marine structures, and more. This is a strategic role for an experienced estimator or engineer with strong field and technical insight.


  
What’s Offered 

  • Base Salary: $130,000–$162,000 + performance bonuses
  • Area Living Allowance (ALA): 15%–20% of base salary
  • Vehicle Allowance: $10,000 – $12,000
  • Relocate with ease – Relocation support provided
  • Protect your health – Low-premium medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Plan ahead – 401(k) with up to 5% match
  • Invest in your Ongoing Education – Tuition reimbursement and career development
  • Recharge – Generous vacation and PTO
  • Feel at home – Supportive, team-first culture
  • Make an impact – Get involved in community and global initiatives
  
  
The Role

Bringing to bear your field engineering and estimating experience, you’ll collaborate with engineers, architects, subs, and suppliers to develop accurate cost estimates, constructability plans, and project schedules. Your input will drive competitive bids and successful project execution for large-scale heavy civil construction projects. Expect to prepare proposals and support bid closeouts across a range of complex civil scopes.


  
What You Will Do

  • Develop estimates for materials, labor, and schedules
  • Review drawings and specifications to identify scope
  • Coordinate with subs, vendors, and internal teams
  • Design temporary structures: shoring, falsework, formwork
  • Support technical proposal writing and design-build pursuits
  • Travel as needed for site visits and meetings
  

What You Will Bring

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management
  • 5+ years in estimating and field engineering roles related to bridge, marine, or large-scale concrete projects
  • Proficiency in HCSS, Hard Dollar, Bluebeam, or similar software
  • Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Detail-focused and team-oriented mindset 
  
Apply now to contribute your expertise to projects that shape infrastructure on a national scale—while advancing your career with a company that values both technical excellence and team development.

Referral reward: $2500

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