Estimator (Civil Construction)

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of relevant experience
• Proficient in computer and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and Google
• Familiar with bid-build and design-build projects in the heavy and highway transportation arena at local, state, and/or federal level
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and contract terms and conditions
• Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree preferred
• Knowledge of grading, underground utilities, maintenance of traffic, bridge and retaining wall construction is preferred
• Experience with SmartBid, HeavyBid, AGTEK, and AutoCAD is preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans, specifications, and contract terms and conditions to determine scope of work and risk portfolio
• Define scopes of work for various trades, create bid packages, and solicit bids
• Visit sites as necessary to assess field conditions and access restraints
• Execute plan take-offs and enter bid information and quantities into HeavyBid
• Develop self-perform production rates and crew analysis for entry into HeavyBid
• Prepare cost analysis of bid pricing from subcontractors and vendors
• Execute plan take-offs and enter bid information and quantities into HeavyBid
• Participate in bid review, pre-construction and post-construction meetings
• Participate in design-build team meetings and assist in development of design alternatives and win strategies
• Aid in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation goal requirements
• Document design inaccuracies and write RFI’s to designer as required
• Complete project budget and schedule with appropriate equipment, materials and manpower
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with subcontractors, vendors, and co-workers
• Provide estimating and change order support to projects on a continuous basis after successful procurement of work

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution
• PTO