Senior Estimator

Gannett Fleming

. Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment to develop cost estimates for major facility, transit, and infrastructure projects through all phases of design .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive estimating experience in construction management, with a strong focus on cost estimation, value engineering, and project logistics. Proficient in utilizing historical data and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate project budgeting and scheduling.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Estimating ExperienceValue EngineeringCost EstimationHeavy ConstructionMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationValue EngineeringEstimating ExperienceHeavy ConstructionMechanical EstimatingElectrical EstimatingWater/Wastewater ProjectsChange Order EvaluationsConceptual EstimatesOpinions of Probable Construction Costs

Soft Skills

Technical AdviceCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeBluebeamSage Estimating SoftwareSpreadsheets

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementInfrastructure ProjectsSiteworkDeep FoundationsSupports of ExcavationSite UtilitiesConcrete ConstructionSteel Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment to develop cost estimates for major facility, transit, and infrastructure projects through all phases of design
Provide technical advice to team members and clients on project constructability, logistics, phasing, and alternatives
Provide value engineering analyses during all phases of design
Prepare conceptual estimates, order-of-magnitude budgets, change order evaluations, check estimates, and Opinions of Probable Construction Costs (OPCCs)
Utilize company and industry historical data for costing estimates
Evaluate and report on the sufficiency of third-party estimates
Assess current and projected economic impacts on projects
Collaborate with project schedulers to align project schedules with estimates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant estimating experience (10+ years), preferably in construction management or general construction
Experience in heavy construction including sitework, deep foundations, supports of excavation, site utilities, concrete, and steel construction
Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required depending on experience
Willingness to occasionally travel to projects throughout the United States and Canada
Expertise with MS Office software including Word, Excel, and Project
Mechanical and/or electrical estimating experience is a plus
Prior experience working on water/wastewater projects is a plus
Proficiency in Bluebeam, spreadsheets, and Sage estimating software is a plus
Successful completion of a criminal background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Professional development and access to internal and external training programs
Support of active participation in professional organizations
Incentive compensation for eligible positions