Estimator

About the role

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering. With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates.
• Interprets plans and specifications.
• Cleans up and conducts pre-estimate job site reviews.
• References and updates historical market and competitor research data for use in estimate preparation.
• Submits cost estimates to federal, state, municipal and private entities by utilizing software such as AASHTOWare, Bid Express, Expedite Bid.
• Assembles purchase order and subcontractor documents.
• Attends project setup meetings.
• Collaborates with Project Managers to conduct cost reviews and prepare change orders.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, vocational training, certification from an accredited organization or combination of schooling and relevant work experience.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work individually on multiple projects with varying deadlines or in a team environment on large projects.
• Valid Driver's License and considered insurable by insurance standards.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• HCSS software knowledge such as HeavyBid and HeavyJob is a plus.
• Project management experience in heavy civil construction a plus.
• Previous heavy civil, commercial and/or industrial estimating experience is a plus.
• Strong technical writing skills to develop content for proposals, estimates and contracts.
• Able to communicate to others to convey information effectively, either by telephone, in written form, email or in person with the ability to conduct presentations, coordinate site visits and lead owner meetings.