FlatironDragados

Builds infrastructure across the United States and Canada

Lead Estimator

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USA$150k - $190k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
At least 10 years of experience in the heavy civil construction industry, estimating, or cost control is preferred.
Experience leading pursuit and estimating activities for large or complex projects is required; experience with GDOT as the client is ideal.
Construction, design, finance, and management experience is required.
Expert knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software is required.
Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods is required.
Ability to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project is required.
Expert knowledge of best practices to control and reduce pursuit costs, quantities, and risk is required.
Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software is required.
Strong technical writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

Review proposal specifications and drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required estimate contents.
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and person-hour figures.
Provide technical and industry knowledge related to risk, contract management, owner relationships, and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
Organize and supervise estimating teams to prepare bids, select vendors or subcontractors, and determine project cost effectiveness for bidding.
Delegate review of projects and applicable construction regulations to meet disadvantaged business requirements and minority participation agreements.
Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoffs of the scope of work and calculating material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
Partner with the estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between the pursuit team and the project management team.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in heavy civil construction industry estimating or cost control is preferred.
Experience with GDOT as the client is ideal.

Overview

For the past 40 years Prince Contracting has been a civil construction leader across Florida. Specializing in highway, heavy civil construction & site development, we self-perform the majority of our work and are committed to delivering quality projects through both conventional and innovative methods. Resulting in the completion of hundreds of highways, roads, and bridge projects for satisfied clients.

As part of the FlatironDragados group we are currently expanding our presence into the GA market and looking for someone experienced in pricing GDOT and/or heavy civil projects to take the lead on our upcoming pursuits.

As the Lead Estimator at Prince Contracting, you will lead pursuit and estimating activities, ensuring that cost efficient quantities and construction practices meet our pursuit, schedule and pricing goals.

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What you will be doing

Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and person-hour figures.
Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
Organizes and supervises estimating teams to prepare bids, select vendors or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of project to bid.
Delegates review of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet disadvantages business requirements and minority participation agreements.
Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
10+ year experience in the heavy civil construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
Experience leading pursuit and estimating activities for large or complex projects - ideally with GDOT as the client
Construction, design, finance and management experience required.
Expert knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project.
Expert knowledge of best practices to control and reduce pursuit costs, quantities and risk.
Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $190,000.00/Yr.

About the Company

FlatironDragados

Builds infrastructure across the United States and Canada

FlatironDragados builds civil infrastructure for public and private owners, including roads, bridges, transit, airports, dams, water facilities, tunnels and marine works. Its projects include the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion in Virginia. Owners pay under construction contracts, including agreements that combine design with building and public-private partnerships. The company also works in joint ventures, bringing its construction teams together with partner contractors on major projects. FlatironDragados formed in 2025, operates across the United States and Canada and has its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 2025

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