Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for civil and/or commercial construction projects.
• Develop accurate cost estimates using HCSS Estimating or similar estimating software.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and preconstruction planning.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to identify project requirements and potential risks.
• Verify quantity takeoffs and pricing for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, cost histories, and unit pricing.
• Research materials, equipment, labor, and construction methods to support estimate development.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and job walks, documenting relevant project information and owner requirements.
• Assist with scope reviews, value engineering opportunities, and bid clarifications.
• Prepare and present estimate summaries and explain assumptions, labor productivity, equipment needs, and pricing methodologies.
• Coverage of estimates and alignment with construction means and methods.
• Support bid reviews and final proposal preparation.
• Maintain organized estimating files and documentation.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction or Engineering related degree or commensurate practical experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in estimating role.
• Experience in civil construction, commercial construction, or both.
• Experience in construction project management preferred, but not required with commensurate estimating experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• HCSS heavy bid experience required.
• Agtek experience.
• Ability to perform detailed take-offs for the following work types: CIP & Precast Concrete, Structural, Earth Work, Utilities, and Mechanical Process.
• Familiarity with reading heavy civil construction drawings and blueprints with detailed specifications.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including major medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, life insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more!