Estimator

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate full estimating services on heavy-civil and heavy-highway construction projects ranging from $1M to $20M
• Review Customer contracts to ensure proper scope and terms.
• Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
• Evaluate alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid
• Manage and monitor costs for work while maintaining or improving target margins
• Research upcoming projects and aid in developing customer base
• Attend potential bid meetings and required site visits
• Present estimate and participate in executive bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Ensure individual development and that The Wesson Group’s quality standards are met and standard operating procedures are followed
• Bid and pre-construction scoping
• Solicit and coordinate subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure full coverage on all scopes of work.
• Prepare preliminary pre-bid schedules
• Work with PM and other required staff to prepare statements of qualifications
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Contractors, Engineers, and suppliers to prepare accurate estimates
• Draft proposals that outline the project requirements
• Work with estimating staff to acquire competitive and successful bids
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at budget transfer and pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction.
• Maintain subscriptions for project search databases and monitor databases for opportunities.

Qualifications

• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude, approaches challenges with practical solutions, and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Show resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering, with 3–5 years of experience in highway, utility infrastructure, and/or renewable energy projects preferred.
• Three positive references from whom you’ve worked in the last 3-5 years.
• OSHA 30 Certificate and related training required
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and/or AGTEK preferred.

Benefits

• Salary range: $95,000-$115,000
• Position eligible for Company Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision, and Dental package
• Supplemental 401(k) with company match
• Company paid Supplemental Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Repayment Plan or Tuition Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off