Estimator

About the role

The Estimator position at HEI Civil is open for a skilled professional to join our team. We are a leading heavy civil construction company with operations in Arizona, Colorado, the Carolinas, and Texas.

Responsibilities

• Prepares commercial estimates per bid procedure.
• Prepares subcontractor evaluations.
• Attends weekly construction meetings.
• 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 takeoffs.
• Responds to all subcontractor 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 to project managers.
• Aids in generating the scope of work for all trades.
• Prepares Owner / PM bid books.
• Prepares post-bid buyouts.
• Prepares call list and follow up for coverage.
• Maintains positive client/subcontractor relationships.
• Prepares Project Budgets.
• Makes Job Purchasing Decisions.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and HCSS.
• 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.
• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, roadway reconstruction, and civil construction required.

Education and Experience

• Education: Minimum High school diploma/GED required.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience with Civil and/or Heavy Highway Construction.

Pay

Salary from: $75,000+ per year; Based on Experience

Benefits

• Six paid holidays.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with a discretionary match.
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance.
• Exclusive savings at Boot Barn, on gym memberships, free Denver Zoo tickets, airfare, movie tickets, laptops, and more.
• Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Please review the section below that applies to the role you are applying for:

Office Roles

• 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.

Shop & Field Roles

• 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://careers.heicivil.com/. The acceptance of applications is ongoing. We only accept online applications. For questions, please contact our Human Resources department at COhr@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 prohibit 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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