Lead Estimator

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

• Proposal Ownership: Taking ownership of full-cycle Proposal Management—including the development, senior-level review, and final submission of all bids for National Accounts.
• Strategic Pricing: Implementing and refining the Competitive Pricing Strategy across all projects (Geotechnical, CMT, and Environmental Testing).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Managing extensive collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the business, including Branch leadership, production, and operations teams, to ensure estimates are accurate and feasible.
• Business Growth: Establishing professional relationships, growing the business with existing and prospective customers, and ensuring UES becomes their primary service provider by supplying accurate, standardized, and competitive estimates.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management is Required. 
• Experience: Minimium of 7 years of estimating experience in Construction Materials Testing or Geotechnical Engineering is Preferred 
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, technical documents, and operational specifications. Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred but not required
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of how contractors operate, including field implementation and project scheduling
• Competitive Drive: Must demonstrate confidence, a strong desire to succeed, and a commitment to competitive analysis (understanding why bids are won/lost)
• Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills. Comfortable in client interactions, capable of promoting bids, and effectively communicating complex information
• Core Skills: Strong time management, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a
  desk for extended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
• The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent
  communication via email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person
  and through virtual platforms.
• The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office
  materials up to 15 pounds

• This position requires approximately 10% travel to support business objectives and client engagements. Travel may include scheduled and short-notice trips to client sites, field locations, or regional offices. Work in these locations may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments, and adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required.

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here