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Aldridge Lead Estimator - Transportation in United States
Lead Estimator - Transportation
What we are looking for:
Aldridge is seeking a Transportation Lead Estimator to join our dynamic and energetic team. This role will work collaboratively with the estimating team to coordinate plan procurement, bid preparation and bid review with our estimating administrators in our Mid-Atlantic Region. Projects are focused on electrical scopes for railroads, airports, and highways.
What you’ll do:
Perform estimating activities and duties including:
Reviewing project plans, requirements, and specification
Understanding project logistics and project schedule
Performing accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing
Understanding of national, state, and city construction codes of the trade and location of work
Developing and executing strategy to win work
Managing assignments of estimating resources
Managing bid/proposal schedule
Who you are:
We are pursuing candidates with the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Management, other related major, or equivalent construction/Union trade background
5+ years’ experience in estimating
Experience preferred in highway, railroad, and airport work
Bluebeam and Excel experience is preferred
Strong work ethic
Highly detailed and task oriented
Ability to prioritize and manage time
Excellent communication
Ability to work cross functionally with all leaders and divisions throughout Aldridge
Willing to travel as necessary Baltimore-Norfolk to support bids and project turnovers
Willing to travel as necessary to Chicago IL Headquarters for training / bid reviews and closeouts
Who we are:
At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.
Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 1,500 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.
Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!
This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.