Senior Lead Estimator

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

The Senior Lead Estimator will implement the assigned parts of the project within his/her unit/department, in keeping with established procedures, facilitating compliance with established deadlines and coordinating the necessary resources (human and material), so as to contribute to significantly improving the project.

They are responsible for drawing up tenders that the company submits to its clients. They determine the price and timetable for the performance of the work, which are aspects that later take on a contractual nature and obligate the company throughout the performance of the work until settlement. He or she must find out immediately about all tenders that are announced on the market within the company’s field of activity and select the competitions for tendering.

Job Description

- Prepare Order of Magnitude (OOM) Budgets based on Reference/Indicative Documents.

- Set-up Cost Work Break-Down Structures (WBS) for complex heavy civil/transportation projects.

- Perform Quantity Take-offs and assemble Bill of Quantities (BoQ's) documents.

- Develop direct cost estimates based on project specifications, drawings and addenda.

- Prepare general accounts/indirect cost estimates.

- Develop cost unit rates from basic principles by making use of labour, equipment and material resources.

- Generate Labour unit rates in compliance with the labour wage requirements of project locations.

- Prepare and update complete construction budgets as projects design progresses.

- Prepare construction budget review presentations for management.

- Coordinate and lead Estimating Working Group meetings with CJV partners.

- Generate alternate price for value engineering scope elements for the projects.

- Prepare tender summary sheets and cash flows.

- Participate in design workshops during the project's design development in order to provide cost/construction input.

- Review and incorporate into estimate design deliverables from consultants.

- Source, liaise with and manage best value subcontractors and suppliers, collaborating with the Procurement team.

- Ensure subcontractors are in compliance with AIC operational and technical requirements.

- Identify and set-up subcontractors/vendor's packages for the procurement team.

- Prepare procurement packages that include specifications, drawings, BoQ's for the procurement team.

- Analyze subcontractors/vendors quotes and prepare comparison sheets.

- Update estimate based on analyzed pricing received from the local market. Ensure bid bond, insurance and other required documents are in place.

- Develop safe, efficient, cutting edge construction methods Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data.

- Organize and prepare bid close documents.

- Provide assessment of estimating accuracy and prepare relevant analyses.

- Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.

- Other duties as relevant to the role.

Required Skills And Competencies

- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

- Demonstrated experience working on large design-build, P3 civil (roads, bridges and tunnels) projects

- Previous experience in supporting the bidding process

- Working knowledge of estimating and quantity take-off software

- General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.

- Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is essential.

- Experience working on highway construction projects, DOT projects

- Experience in working in a joint venture environment is an asset.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.