Estimator (Civil, Heavy/Highway) Ashburn, VA

Crisdel Group, Inc. is an industry-leading heavy/highway, infrastructure, paving, and site preparation contractor serving markets in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida. Established in 1968, Crisdel has over 50 years of experience constructing diverse, high-profile projects for public sector agencies and private clients. Our commitment to superior customer service, safety, and quality is driven by a passionate team of employees.

About the role

We are seeking a Civil Estimator to join our collaborative team in a state-of-the-art office. The Estimator will prepare and submit bids for site preparation, underground utility, highway, roadway, bridge, and asphalt paving projects in Virginia. This role involves steady hours and requires strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills, along with knowledge of construction means and methods, project scheduling, costs, and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complete project scope estimates based on proposal documentation with detailed pricing and bid qualifications from concept to completion.
• Evaluates bidding risks and strategies, and analyzes alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness.
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes project documentation: drawings, specifications, data, geotechnical reports, addendums, etc.
• Evaluates DBE/SBE goal requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Attends pre-bid meetings and/or performs pre-bid job site visits.
• Prepares and/or reviews “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Analyzes competition and communicates with the estimating team.
• Develops relationships with suppliers/vendors by creating strategic alliances to ensure competitiveness.
• Analyzes and scopes vendors/suppliers to determine best value and proactively pursues vendors for best pricing.
• Prepares detailed estimate costs for all self-perform work activities: craft hours, labor, material, and equipment costs from a crew-based perspective.
• Formulates all project indirect costs: staffing, project schedules, on-site facilities, and support costs with schedule development.
• Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements, productivity, value engineering, and alternative constructability.
• Follows up with clients to ensure bid receipt and identifies potential obstacles, facilitating negotiations for submitted bid proposals.
• Ensures bid proposals are completed in a timely fashion to allow for team review prior to submission.
• Commits to Crisdel’s team-driven process by contributing to the safe and successful completion of assigned work.
• Works safely while adhering to Crisdel’s Safety Program & Guidelines and all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Adheres to guidelines in Crisdel’s Employment Handbook.
• Works with pride, integrity, and honor in an ethical manner to promote Crisdel’s reputation.
• Maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and agency personnel.
• Works productively and efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and ambition.
• Understands and follows verbal and written instructions.
• Reports to work on time, adheres to meal break schedules, and completes designated shifts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a field or project engineer or construction estimator.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil preferred), Construction Management, or Engineering Technology.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical specifications/procedures, and government regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to recognize discrepancies, and meet critical deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, HCSS Heavy Bid, Agtek, Blue Beam, ProCore, and similar software.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information verbally and in writing.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team to complete jobs to the highest customer satisfaction.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean record (no major or multiple violations).
• Successfully pass pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle records check, and criminal background check.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (employment eligibility verification required upon hire).

Pay

$80,000 - $135,000 per year

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Performance bonus

Schedule

Regular, full-time position (40 hours per week).