Senior Sitework Estimator (US-Based Estimation)

About the role

An experienced Senior Sitework Estimator is sought in Lahore to work directly with Houston, Texas-based General Contracting operations. The role leads precision take-offs, cost evaluations and scope analysis for civil, site development and infrastructure components on U.S. commercial and industrial construction projects. The position is full-time and permanent, with a working schedule of 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM.

Key responsibilities

• Perform detailed material and quantity take-offs for site clearing, grading, excavation, cut/fill analysis, utility trenching, paving, stormwater management and soil stabilization from civil drawings and specifications.
• Use estimation software to build 3D site models, calculate mass haul balances and evaluate earthwork volumes.
• Analyze site plans, geotechnical reports and civil specifications to find scope gaps, constructability issues and value-engineering opportunities.
• Solicit, review and evaluate bids from sitework subcontractors, paving crews, utility specialists and material suppliers to assemble bid packages.
• Prepare competitive lump-sum, unit-price and negotiated estimates and formal proposals.
• Review civil tenders, write precise RFIs and clarify scope with U.S. project managers, engineers and clients.
• Assess site conditions, environmental requirements and soil constraints and propose cost-mitigation strategies before bid submission.
• Maintain a lessons learned database and historical cost library for sitework productivity rates and unit costs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of dedicated experience estimating U.S. civil/sitework projects (commercial, industrial or residential subdivisions).
• Strong English, written and spoken; high attention to detail and accuracy under tight U.S. deadlines.
• Field experience in sitework supervision, earthwork operations or civil project management is a strong plus.

Required skills

• Advanced use of Planswift, Agtek (or Carlson/InSite Earthwork), MS Excel and standard PDF markup tools.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. civil construction standards, earthwork volume calculations, utility installations, concrete/asphalt paving and geotechnical reports.

What we offer

• Salary up to 150,000 PKR per month depending on experience.
• Fuel allowance and health insurance.
• Annual performance bonus and professional growth opportunities.