Estimator

Responsibilities

• Prepares commercial and municipal estimates per bid procedure.
• Prepares subcontractor evaluations.
• Attends weekly Estimating meeting.
• Reviews all plans and specifications, permit set of drawings, and Owner requirements with the Estimator.
• Prepares bid proposal, including the cost breakdown, clarifications, scope, and exclusions.
• Prepares drawing list.
• Processes and distributes all F.I.s for estimating and job addendums.
• Prepares subcontract and supplier takeoffs.
• Responds to all subcontractor and supplier inquiries in relation to bids.
• Assists with pricing of drawings and revisions.
• Assists in the pricing of owner and subcontract change orders including written narrative and drawing overlay.
• Provides value engineering services.
• Prepares subcontractor comparison sheets for evaluation.
• Prepares estimate turnovers for project managers.
• Aids in generating the scope of work for all trades.
• Aids in post-bid buyouts.
• Prepare call list and follow up for quote coverage.
• Maintain positive client/subcontractor relationships.
• Prepares project budgets.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and HCSS HeavyBid.
• AGTEK experience preferred.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Superior customer service skills required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and manage subcontractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Civil and/or Heavy Highway Construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, roadway reconstruction, and civil construction required.

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and HCSS HeavyBid.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Six paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with a discretionary match.
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance.
• Exclusive discounts at Boot Barn, Cavender’s, savings on airfare, movie tickets, laptops, and more.
• Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• For office/headquarters-based positions:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Climates-controlled office environment with varying temperatures.
• Occasional travel to jobsites with exposure to fluctuating weather conditions.
• For shop/field-based positions:
• Work performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, ranging from freezing temperatures to heat above 90°F, in both wet and dry conditions.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces.
• Exposure to odors, gases, dust, and dirt.
• Noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 10-60 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent overhead reaching and lifting.
• Majority of time spent standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Manual labor, including hand digging as needed.
• Some Saturday work is required; Sundays are rarely needed.

How to Apply

Please visit our careers page at https://carolinascareers.heicivil.com/. The acceptance of applications is ongoing. We only accept online applications. For questions, please contact our Human Resources department at nchr@heicivil.com.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on the needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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