Experienced Estimator – Heavy Civil, Bridge & Marine

Key Responsibilities

• Technical/Estimating: Responsible for bid administration in preparing full estimates on complex work.
• Select Projects: Work with Project Management to select projects for bidding.
• Collaborate Designers: Collaborate with designers to arrive at the best design that meets the owner’s goals on design-build projects.
• Culture Quality: Foster a culture of quality that incorporates the effect of quality on all operations; take steps necessary to always provide the highest quality product.
• Total Effort: Coordinate the total estimating effort by the estimating staff relevant to the bids/projects that are assigned.
• Innovative Solutions: Devise innovative and creative means and methods to construct complex projects; analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
• Efficient Estimate: Efficiently perform all stages of an estimate, including estimate setup, take-offs, review, and closeout.
• Quantities Analysis: Coordinate, prepare, analyze, and maintain accurate quantities with thorough take-offs from plans.
• Estimate Data: Analyze and compile estimate data that impacts the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, project location, and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
• Time Materials Equipment: Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for job completion.
• Bid Reviews: Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Subcontractor Packages: Prepare subcontractor bid packages.
• Follow-Up: Exercise creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors; coordinate and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors; provide aggressive follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received.
• Bids Budgets: Ensure proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day; submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline with no exceptions.
• Project Progress: Communicate project progress/status with Management; work with Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business.
• Support Contracts: Provide engineering and estimating support on awarded contracts as assigned, including estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc.
• Technical Matters: Coordinate and interface with owners, architects, engineers, project managers, and other project team members to resolve any technical matters during planning and development, negotiation, and contract execution.

Qualifications And Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience successfully working in heavy civil/marine estimating.
• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of civil engineering and construction principles, as well as equipment capabilities; advanced knowledge and experience with HCSS HeavyBid or other similar estimating software.
• Skills: Ability to apply critical and creative thinking to devise unique solutions that competitively position Massman in the solicitation process; self-motivated and proven ability to lead collaborative efforts; good attitude and ability to represent Massman professionally with clients and owners; excellent grammar, composition, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; strong work ethic and eagerness to learn; ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment; proficient with Microsoft Office Products and Primavera Scheduling Software (P6).
• Other: Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.