Client
SW Funk is a Richmond-based industrial contractor specializing in civil and structural scopes, primarily in brownfield environments. The company operates across chemical, pharmaceutical, and pulp & paper sectors, focusing on quick-turn, high-trust industrial work throughout Virginia and North Carolina. With $28 million in annual revenue, Funk maintains a strong local presence and deep client relationships.
Position Overview
The Senior Estimator will take full ownership of concrete estimating for brownfield industrial projects. This role requires strong technical ability, field awareness, and confidence managing estimates from schematic to firm bid. The successful candidate will collaborate directly with project managers, engineers, and owners, with a clear path to leadership as the current Estimating Manager transitions toward retirement.
On Offer
- $90K–$130K base salary, depending on experience
- Bonus potential up to $50K annually
- 2 days work from home
- Strong mentorship under current Estimating Manager (retiring in 5 years)
- Fast-moving, tight-knit estimating team
- Flexible Fridays (office wraps early)
- Low-cost healthcare, 401(k) with 4% match, and 2 weeks PTO
- $90,000–$130,000 base + bonus potential up to $50K
Responsibilities
- Lead estimates for concrete scopes on industrial brownfield projects
- Collaborate directly with owners, engineers, and internal project managers
- Produce multiple estimates per week, often pricing jobs between $500K–$2M
- Attend site visits and build client relationships
- Use and adapt Excel-based templates for takeoff and pricing
- Support internal handoffs and contribute to subcontractor buyout
Requirements
- 8–10+ years of concrete estimating or field operations experience
- Strong understanding of field execution and constructability
- Experience in brownfield industrial settings (chemical, pharma, pulp & paper)
- Familiarity with sitework, demolition, and existing facility constraints
- Proficiency with Excel (no formal software system)
- Methodical, self-driven, and comfortable managing multiple bids simultaneously
Interested? Contact Caolan McConnell at (845) 360-2421 or to apply or learn more.