Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Lead

$120,000 – $180,000+ | Performance Bonus | Leadership Opportunity

At Schultz Construction, we specialize in complex environmental and municipal infrastructure projects that require thoughtful planning, technical expertise, and disciplined execution.

Our work includes water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, underground utility infrastructure, structural concrete, process piping, environmental remediation, and other technically demanding projects that serve communities throughout the region.

Unlike conventional sitework or roadway construction, our projects frequently involve active facilities, critical infrastructure systems, challenging site conditions, intricate sequencing, regulatory requirements, stakeholder coordination, and significant construction risk. Success requires more than accurate quantities and pricing—it requires strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of how complex infrastructure projects are built.

We’re seeking a Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Lead who can help identify opportunities, evaluate risk, develop winning strategies, and deliver accurate, competitive estimates that position projects for success before construction begins.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to influence project pursuits, collaborate with experienced operations professionals, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth and evolution of our preconstruction organization, we’d like to talk.

At Schultz Construction, estimating is more than producing a number—it’s a critical part of how we evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and position projects for success.

Our estimating team works closely with operations, project management, and executive leadership throughout the pursuit process. As a Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Lead, you’ll play a key role in shaping project strategy while helping strengthen our overall preconstruction capabilities.

For professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, business acumen, and technical expertise, this role offers the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and help influence the future direction of our preconstruction and estimating efforts.

· Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities

· Long-term career growth within a growing infrastructure contractor

· Direct collaboration with company leadership

· Company-supported professional development and continuing education

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

· 401(k) with company contributions

· Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

· Paid time off and holidays

· Collaborative culture built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

As a Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Lead, you’ll lead the estimating effort on some of the region’s most complex environmental and infrastructure projects while helping advance Schultz Construction’s preconstruction capabilities.

· Lead preconstruction efforts from opportunity evaluation through bid submission.

· Participate in go/no-go evaluations and project pursuit planning.

· Develop bid strategies that balance competitiveness, profitability, operational execution, and risk management.

· Provide mentorship and guidance to Project Engineers and developing estimators.

· Help improve estimating standards, processes, and best practices across the organization.

· Support the continued growth and evolution of Schultz Construction’s preconstruction function.

· Prepare comprehensive estimates for public and private infrastructure projects.

· Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, process requirements, schedules, utility conflicts, and contract documents to identify risks and opportunities.

· Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing for self-performed and subcontracted work.

· Evaluate constructability, project sequencing, labor productivity, equipment utilization, temporary works, and resource requirements.

· Develop budgets, cost models, and value-engineering recommendations when appropriate.

· Identify scope gaps, ambiguities, and project risks before bid submission.

· Assess procurement strategies and long-lead material considerations that may impact project delivery.

· Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.

· Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership to validate assumptions and production strategies.

· Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client discussions.

· Support proposal development and presentation efforts when required.

· Ensure seamless transition from estimating to operations through organized and detailed project handoffs.

· Track bid results, market conditions, and industry trends to continuously improve estimating accuracy and competitiveness.

· 7+ years of estimating experience in environmental, heavy civil, utility, industrial, or infrastructure construction.

· Demonstrated success estimating complex water and wastewater, utility, structural concrete, environmental, and municipal infrastructure projects.

· Experience with projects involving treatment facilities, pump stations, underground utilities, process piping, excavation, structural concrete, and related infrastructure systems.

· Strong understanding of the technical, operational, and risk considerations associated with complex public infrastructure construction.

· Strong understanding of construction means and methods, production rates, equipment utilization, and project sequencing.

· Ability to interpret plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and public procurement requirements.

· Experience evaluating project risk and developing effective pursuit and bid strategies.

· Proficiency with estimating software, construction management platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

· Ability to build strong working relationships with operations teams, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.

· Strong mentoring and team-development capabilities.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills.

· Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

· Professional presence with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.

At Schultz Construction, our most successful projects are won long before construction begins.

The opportunities we pursue are often technically challenging, schedule-sensitive, and critical to the communities and facilities they serve. They demand careful evaluation, thoughtful planning, and a clear understanding of risk.

As a Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Lead, you’ll play a key role in shaping pursuit strategy, influencing major project decisions, and helping position the company for continued growth in the environmental and infrastructure markets.

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced construction professionals, and contribute directly to the future of one of the region’s leading infrastructure contractors. For the right individual, the role also offers the opportunity to expand influence beyond project-level estimating and help shape the continued development of Schultz Construction’s preconstruction capabilities.

Schultz Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive.