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Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil
Keeley Construction. Provide leadership for estimates and proposals, including cost analysis, estimate coordination, and development and review of trade takeoffs and internal pricing .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost analysis, estimating, and proposal development within the construction industry, particularly in heavy civil projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate with subcontractors, and maintain high-quality standards in a fast-paced bidding environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost AnalysisEstimating Software ProficiencyHeavy Civil Construction ExperienceProposal WritingTime Management
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Hard Skills
Cost AnalysisEstimate CoordinationTrade TakeoffsSelf-Perform EstimatesProductivity AnalysisSubcontractor EvaluationBidding Process NegotiationFinal Estimates AssemblyCompetitive Bid AnalysisProposal Development
Soft Skills
Customer Relation SkillsAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingOperational ExcellenceStrategic Insight
Tools & Technologies
OutlookExcelWordEstimating Software
Industry Keywords
Construction ManagementWater Treatment PlantsWastewater Treatment PlantsProcess PipingHigh-Volume Bid Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide leadership for estimates and proposals, including cost analysis, estimate coordination, and development and review of trade takeoffs and internal pricing
- Oversee all capital bids before submission
- Delegate new customer opportunities within the estimating team
- Evaluate subcontractor cost estimates and proposals
- Prepare and review self-perform estimates and assemble final estimates for owners
- Drive and maintain National Opportunities Reporting
- Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates, comparing scope, quantities, and cost data between projects
- Negotiate with and solicit subcontractors during the bidding process
- Maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by trade
- Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids
- Deliver customer service, operational excellence, and strategic insight
- Maintain company quality standards with subcontractors and vendors in a high-volume bid environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience performing the listed primary responsibilities
- Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word, and estimating software
- Demonstrated experience with heavy civil construction projects, specifically water/wastewater treatment plants and process piping
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and clients
- Exceptional time management and customer relation skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to assist with writing proposals and reports
Benefits
Comp & perks- Career advancement opportunities
- World-class family culture
- Equal opportunity employment