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Heavy Civil Lead Estimator


Job Location:

White Plains, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Barnards affiliate Barnard NE LLC and our new Northeast office located in White Plains NY is hiring a
Heavy Civil Lead Estimator position. Barnard is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway
across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record a leading construction industry
periodical as one of the nations Top 400 civil contractors. Barnard NE and our Northeast office will
strategically pursue projects develop relationships and expand our presence in the New York Metro area
and Northeastern US. Barnard specializes in heavy civil infrastructure including dam construction and
rehabilitation power transmission and distribution tunneling marine oil & gas pipelines water and sewer
pipelines and environmental projects. Additionally we are expanded into bridges transit and rail projects.
We offer competitive salaries profit sharing 401(k)s a generous health plan annual bonuses and
challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnards people are the reason for the
success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel people who are committed to
producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard we build the riskiest most difficult complex
jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Equivalent experience
    in a construction-related position will also be considered.
  • At least 10yrs of heavy civil construction experience in the New York metro area.
  • Experience estimating and developing bids for large heavy civil projects including but not limited
    to bridges transit railways and other types of heavy civil infrastructure.
  • New York City Metro area and/or Northeast urban environment experience.
  • Experience with alternative delivery contracts including but not limited to CMAR Design-Build
    CMGC Progressive Design-Build P3 etc.
  • Experience collaborating with owners subcontractors and other project team members to
    provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility
  • Previous field operations experience.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Safety oriented 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.
  • Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
  • Ability to function as a team-builder/player.
Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Work with the project and estimating team to lead the development of costs estimates and
    proposals for large complex heavy civil projects.
  • Reviewing analyzing and interpreting Contract Documents (specifications drawings and
    reference information) to develop detailed comprehensive cost estimates for heavy civil
    construction projects
  • Review accuracy of quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
  • Preparing value engineering solutions; including cost schedule and Owner benefits.
  • Preparing responses to Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Work with the accounting and equipment departments to determine labor and equipment costs.
  • Develop scopes of work and project schedules.
  • Work with the marketing team to prepare proposals and technical documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled E-Verify Employer


About Company

Barnard is a large heavy-civil construction company with projects encompassing power transmission, marine, water and sewer pipeline, and environmental construction. We build for People.

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