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Senior Estimator - Herndon, VA

The Lane Construction Corp

  • Herndon, VA
  • 17 days ago

    Highlights

    For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Assesses scopes of work to compile and establish pricing to cover project-related work activities using conventional methods and software.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHerndon, VA
    IndustryConstruction
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1890
    Websitehttp://www.laneconstruct.com/Home

    Description

    Career Opportunities: Senior Estimator - Herndon, VA (11922)

    Requisition ID 11922 - Posted 08/05/2026 - VA District Office (2802) - Estimating - Bachelor''s Degree

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    Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

    WORKING WITH LANE

    Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

    Description

    • Visits project site to understand site conditions/restrictions.
    • Reviews the work of Estimators.
    • Utilizes project plans and specifications to interpret and decipher scopes of work.
    • Assesses scopes of work to compile and establish pricing to cover project-related work activities using conventional methods and software.
    • Creates a preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications utilizing scheduling software.
    • Manages the bid team for takeoff and pricing of project or scope of work.
    • Assists in preparing bid form, conceptual estimates and negotiated proposals.
    • Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to others.
    • Coordinates with Supply Chain, to price the resources needed for project.
    • Actively communicates with DOTs, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure projects minority goals are being met.
    • Researches historical and regional costs for estimating a bid.
    • Researches new bidding opportunities and newly advertised projects.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Education

    Bachelor''s Degree

    Certifications

    Employment Conditions

    HCSS, Agtek and Primavera P6 experience preferred

    Construction experience required

    Supervisory/Management experience

    10 years of experience

    Physical Requirements

    Field/Operations Office

    Competencies

    Take-Offs

    Bluebeam

    Results Orientation

    Estimating

    Influencing and Communicating

    Risk Assessment

    HCSS HeavyBid

    SharePoint

    Microsoft Office Suite

    Documentation

    Critical Thinking

    Organization

    Problem Solving

    Presenting

    Plans and Specifications

    Lane

    Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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    Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

    WORKING WITH LANE

    Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

    Description

    • Visits project site to understand site conditions/restrictions.
    • Reviews the work of Estimators.
    • Utilizes project plans and specifications to interpret and decipher scopes of work.
    • Assesses scopes of work to compile and establish pricing to cover project-related work activities using conventional methods and software.
    • Creates a preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications utilizing scheduling software.
    • Manages the bid team for takeoff and pricing of project or scope of work.
    • Assists in preparing bid form, conceptual estimates and negotiated proposals.
    • Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to others.
    • Coordinates with Supply Chain, to price the resources needed for project.
    • Actively communicates with DOTs, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure projects minority goals are being met.
    • Researches historical and regional costs for estimating a bid.
    • Researches new bidding opportunities and newly advertised projects.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Education

    Bachelor''s Degree

    Certifications

    Employment Conditions

    HCSS, Agtek and Primavera P6 experience preferred

    Construction experience required

    Supervisory/Management experience

    10 years of experience

    Physical Requirements

    Field/Operations Office

    Competencies

    Take-Offs

    Bluebeam

    Results Orientation

    Estimating

    Influencing and Communicating

    Risk Assessment

    HCSS HeavyBid

    SharePoint

    Microsoft Office Suite

    Documentation

    Critical Thinking

    Organization

    Problem Solving

    Presenting

    Plans and Specifications

    Lane

    Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Company

    Why Lane?

    What separates us from others? The answer is simple…over 120 years of providing the finest quality projects in the nation through honest and dedicated workmanship while providing a safe work environment for our employees and business associates. Among our peers, Lane is noted for safety, dependability, performance and quality of workmanship. That’s a tough combination to beat considering that we have been doing it longer than most!

    We are the kind of construction firm that gives the industry high marks for community responsibility and involvement. At Lane we recognize our responsibility to support the communities where we live and work, and to be a good neighbor. Lane provides support in the form of donations of materials and services to organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, Community Fire Departments, Little Leagues, Recreation and Community Associations, Schools and others. Our employees know the importance of civic and community involvement and how it reflects on the integrity of the company.

    Our company is committed to operating and conducting business in an environmentally responsible way. This responsibility of environmental stewardship rests with every level of the company, from management to trade workers and everyone in between. We are totally committed to maintaining a clean, healthy environment while continually improving environmental performance and preventing pollution. We believe this commitment is both good business and a benefit to our employees, their families, our customers and the communities we serve. The commitment is a primary objective of management and all employees.

    Visit our website to learn more! http://www.laneconstruct.com/Home

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