22/08/2026
Now Hiring!
Lead Estimator/ PM
PLEASE NO RECRUITING AGENTS!!!
Alvarez and Shaw, Inc. is a small 8(a), self-performing civil contractor seeking a Lead Estimator / Project Manager with federal project experience and local municipality competitive bidding experience. Strong civil construction estimating expertise is required; project management experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
Prepare estimates using recognized engineering techniques, standard procedures, and company policies.
Review owner plans and specifications to understand project scope and develop an accurate construction approach for estimating.
Create subcontractor bid packages based on owner plans and specifications.
Identify required design deliverables by discipline and help ensure delivery schedules are met.
Review civil and architectural drawings and specifications for building-related bid packages.
Develop practical construction plans that account for best practices, sequencing, site conditions, lessons learned, and cost impacts.
Coordinate with the estimating team to resolve issues related to bid preparation, design, rates, schedules, and other estimate assumptions.
Complete technical bid analysis reviews and evaluate the practicality of subcontractor submittals.
Communicate critical issues and estimate assumptions to management early to support timely reviews and minimize late changes.
Schedule, prepare for, and support estimate reviews.
Use historical project cost data for benchmarking and estimate validation.
Monitor key estimating metrics used by senior management and explain any results that fall outside accepted ranges.
Stay current on industry trends, products, methods, and procedures.
Qualifications
At least 3 years’ experience in building construction, design, or subcontract management.
Understanding of Civil Construction projects.
Familiar and confident in understanding the workflow required to estimate, bid and construct buildings.
Experience with ex*****on of all building project design phases from concept to construction.
Knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and techniques, construction safety and current Federal & OSHA Requirements.
Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Experience with the value engineering process and low cost alternative recommendations as they relate to project budgets and associated construction costs.
Experience in Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Bid-To-Win Estimating Software (or similar)
Experience with Sage 100/300 a plus
Exceptionally strong attention to detail, oral and written communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
Healthcare paid by employer. 401k with match, and vacation pay.
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