Construction Estimator

Job Title: Estimator
Job Type: Full-time Salaried
Location: Sterling VA

Overview:

Freyssinet USA a specialized civil engineering contractor renowned for delivering innovative solutions in infrastructure maintenance repair and strengthening is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Estimator with experience in large-scale public infrastructure projects. This role is critical to our strategic growth in the infrastructure market requiring an individual with proven experience navigating the rigorous technical and compliance requirements common to public-sector bidding environments.

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate competitive and timely bids for complex projects ensuring all proposals align with Freyssinets commitment to safety quality and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Bid Management: Manage the full lifecycle of the bidding process for assigned projects from initial receipt of the Invitation to Bid (ITB) through final submission.

Plan and Specification Review: Conduct meticulous review of plans specifications and special provisions to fully understand project scope contractual requirements and mandatory compliance standards.

Quantity Takeoffs: Perform accurate and comprehensive quantity takeoffs for labor materials and equipment required for specialized work such as concrete repair post-tensioning structural strengthening and bridge rehabilitation.

Cost Estimation: Develop detailed bottom-up cost estimates incorporating direct costs (labor material equipment) indirect costs and a competitive assessment of margins and contingencies.

Subcontractor and Supplier Coordination: Solicit and evaluate proposals from subcontractors and suppliers. Negotiate pricing and scopes of work to ensure comprehensive coverage and the most cost-effective solution.

Risk Analysis: Identify quantify and document potential project risks (e.g. site access limitations traffic control phasing material lead times regulatory challenges) and integrate appropriate contingencies into the bid.

Technical Compliance: Ensure all bid packages are fully compliant with standardized submission requirements including required forms schedules and participation goals.

Collaboration: Work closely with the Business Development Operations and Engineering teams to develop innovative methodologies and value-engineering proposals that enhance competitiveness.

Post-Bid Support: Participate in post-bid interviews clarifications and negotiations with clients and agencies. Support the project handover phase ensuring a clear transfer of estimated costs and bid assumptions to the Project Management team.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 35 years of direct experience estimating heavy civil or specialized construction projects with a significant emphasis on public infrastructure or government-funded work.

Education: Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Structural Engineering or a related field.

Technical Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of construction methods materials and specialized civil engineering techniques relevant to infrastructure repair (e.g. concrete restoration coatings structural components).

Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with industry-standard estimating software (e.g. HeavyBid or other comparable civil construction estimating tools) and Microsoft Excel.

Regulatory Understanding: Familiarity with common public-sector contract language bidding processes and compliance requirements.

Company Culture & Benefits

At Freyssinet Inc. we pride ourselves on a collaborative family-oriented environment that values innovation teamwork and professional growth. We offer:

• Paid Time Off (including your birthday) & Sick Days
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Stock Investment Program
• Company Truck (for qualifying roles)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Freyssinet Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.