Lead Estimator

Lead Estimator – Marine / Heavy Civil Construction

📍 Jacksonville, FL | Full-Time

💰 Competitive Base Salary + Benefits | Relocation Assistance Available

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to join a well-established marine and heavy civil contractor supporting complex infrastructure projects throughout the region.

This is a senior-level estimating opportunity with exposure to projects ranging from smaller scopes under $100K to major programs exceeding $1B . The Lead Estimator will be involved throughout the pursuit lifecycle—not simply completing takeoffs—including estimating strategy, constructability, risk identification, pricing, bid reviews, and collaboration with operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop estimates for marine and heavy civil construction projects
• Manage estimates ranging from smaller scopes to highly complex, large-scale pursuits
• Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and vendor pricing
• Perform quantity takeoffs and evaluate production rates, construction sequencing, and means & methods
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents
• Identify constructability concerns, project risks, and cost-saving opportunities
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Participate in pricing strategy, bid reviews, and final proposal development
• Support bid-build, design-build, CMAR/CMGC, and other alternative delivery projects
• Work closely with operations and project leadership to ensure estimates reflect how the work will actually be built
• Assist with project handoff from estimating into operations following award
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to other members of the estimating team

What We’re Looking For

• Strong estimating experience within marine, heavy civil, civil infrastructure, or structural construction
• Experience owning significant portions of complex estimates and pursuits
• Strong understanding of construction means & methods, labor productivity, equipment utilization, material costs, and subcontractor scopes
• Ability to identify and evaluate constructability issues and project risk
• Experience collaborating with operations and project teams during the estimating process
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation
• Leadership experience within an estimating environment

Highly Relevant Experience

Marine Construction | Dredging | Pile Driving | Waterfront Structures | Ports & Terminals | Bridges | Structural Concrete | Heavy Civil Infrastructure | Design-Build | CMAR/CMGC

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k): 3% employee match plus a 7% company contribution
• 100% employer-paid healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 80% healthcare coverage for family/dependents
• Relocation package available for qualified candidates

Interested in learning more? Apply directly or contact me for a confidential conversation.