Senior Estimator

About the Role The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating strategy and deliver high-quality estimates for projects in Chesapeake, Norfolk, or Virginia Beach, VA. The role requires independent leadership, analytical thinking, and strong client-facing communication to ensure accurate and competitive bids.

What You'll Do

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts
• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity
• Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Lead risk review process
• Ensure compliance with estimating methodology and quality estimates
• Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope
• Review and approve quotes on bonds and insurance
• Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations
• Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews
• Review and approve specialty and standard equipment pricing
• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before transmission for quotes
• Present the estimate to internal and external clients
• Review final estimate before management review and proposal presentation
• Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services
• Manage cost history, database management and estimating process
• Approve price general conditions and indirect costs, and review as provided by project management
• Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation
• Provide man-hour quotes for required estimating effort
• Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements
• Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process
• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews
• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues
• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options
• Ensure accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions
• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work
• Train and mentor staff
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required (degree may be substituted with applicable experience)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions
• Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base
• OSHA 10-hour certification required

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Market-competitive base salary with bonus potential; direct hire
• Location: On-site in Chesapeake, VA / Norfolk, VA / Virginia Beach, VA
• Equal opportunity employer; flexible and inclusive workplace policies (as stated by company)