Heavy Civil Construction Estimator – Mid-Level

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  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should follow those headings if content exists. So we need sections: About the role (Position Overview), Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities), Requirements (maybe Required Qualifications), Qualifications (maybe Education/Experience?), Skills (Technical Skills + Core Competencies?), Benefits, Pay. Could also include Schedule? Not given explicit schedule; we have Workplace Type: On-Site, Full-Time. Could treat as Schedule? Might include a short p about on-site full-time. But instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It states Workplace Type: On-Site, Full-Time, which implies schedule full-time. Could include Schedule section with that info. However they said prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Might combine Work Environment into About the role? But they gave Work Environment paragraph. Could include as part of About the role. Let's decide sections: - About the role (Position Overview + Work Environment) - Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities) - Requirements (Required Qualifications + maybe Education) - Skills (Technical Skills + Core Competencies) - Benefits - Pay We should not repeat job title. Ensure we preserve all substantive info. We need to format lists: For responsibilities, we have many bullet-like sentences. Could group under

  • . For each responsibility category (Construction Estimating, Plans & Specifications Review, etc.) we could have nested lists? Simpler: just a flat list of duty statements. Similarly for qualifications: list items. Skills: list of software and core competencies. Benefits: list. Pay: just a paragraph with salary range. Let's extract content. Position Overview paragraph: "We are seeking an experienced and analytical Heavy Civil Construction Estimator - Mid-Level to join our estimating team in Hudson, Massachusetts. This position offers an opportunity to play a critical role in developing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive bids for major heavy civil infrastructure projects, including dams, bridges, highways, and other complex transportation and public works projects. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of heavy highway and/or bridge construction estimating experience and a strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, quantity take-offs, cost analysis, subcontractor and vendor pricing, risk assessment, and bid development. As a Mid-Level Estimator, you will work closely with Estimating, Project Management, Operations, vendors, subcontractors, and company leadership to develop bids for projects generally ranging from $5 million to $40 million. This is a hands-on position where your ability to analyze complex project documents, identify construction requirements, accurately develop quantities and costs, and understand project risks will directly contribute to the company's ability to successfully pursue and win major infrastructure projects." Work Environment paragraph: "This is an on-site, full-time position based in Hudson, Massachusetts. The role primarily involves office-based estimating activities, including reviewing plans, performing take-offs, analyzing costs, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors. Regular project site visits may also be required to evaluate site conditions before bids. The successful candidate should be comfortable balancing detailed office work with field visits and working within deadline-driven bid environments." Combine these into About the role. Responsibilities: list all bullet points under Key Responsibilities and subheadings. Let's extract each sentence that is a duty. From Key Responsibilities: Construction Estimating: - Develop detailed and accurate estimates for heavy civil construction projects. - Prepare competitive bids for projects involving highways, bridges, dams, and other major infrastructure. - Review project plans, specifications, contract documents, and bid requirements. - Analyze construction requirements and develop appropriate cost estimates. - Perform detailed quantity take-offs from construction drawings and plans. - Determine labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other resource requirements. - Develop estimates for projects typically ranging from $5 million to $40 million. - Ensure estimates are complete, accurate, competitive, and submitted within required deadlines. Plans & Specifications Review: - Thoroughly review architectural, civil, structural, highway, and project-specific plans. - Interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements. - Identify scope requirements, discrepancies, potential conflicts, and missing information. - Evaluate project complexity and construction requirements. - Develop a clear understanding of the proposed means and methods of construction. - Identify areas that may affect project cost, schedule, productivity, or risk. Quantity Take-Offs: - Perform detailed quantity take-offs using project drawings and specifications. - Calculate quantities for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work. - Verify take-off quantities and ensure all project scope items are captured. - Use estimating and digital plan-review tools to improve accuracy and efficiency. - Cross-check quantities against specifications, schedules, and other contract documents. Cost Analysis & Pricing: - Develop detailed project cost estimates. - Analyze historical costs, productivity rates, material pricing, labor requirements, and equipment costs. - Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations. - Compare pricing and identify opportunities to improve bid competitiveness. - Evaluate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other direct and indirect project costs. - Assist with developing final bid pricing and recommendations. Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: - Solicit and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors. - Communicate with vendors and subcontractors regarding project scope and pricing. - Clarify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and qualifications within quotations. - Negotiate pricing and assist in identifying the best-value solutions. - Ensure vendor and subcontractor pricing is accurately incorporated into estimates. - Develop strong working relationships with external project partners. Site Visits & Constructability Review: - Visit potential project sites prior to bid submission. - Evaluate existing site conditions and project complexity. - Identify potential construction challenges, access issues, site constraints, and logistical considerations. - Compare actual field conditions with project plans and specifications. - Gather information necessary to develop realistic construction approaches and estimates. - Provide field observations and recommendations to the estimating and project management teams. Risk Assessment: - Identify potential estimating and construction risks. - Evaluate project-specific challenges that may affect cost or schedule. - Identify assumptions, exclusions, contingencies, and potential scope gaps. - Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies. - Communicate significant estimating risks to project leadership before bid submission. Team Collaboration: - Work closely with Estimating and Project Management teams throughout the bidding process. - Collaborate with Operations and construction personnel to develop practical build approaches. - Communicate effectively with vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders. - Participate in estimating and bid review meetings. - Present estimating findings, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to appropriate team members. - Support the development of bidding strategies designed to improve competitiveness and project value. That's a lot; we can keep as ul list. Requirements: Required Qualifications section includes Education, Professional Experience, Project Experience, etc. Let's list: - Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. - Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience. - Minimum 5 years of experience working with construction project plans. - Minimum 5 years of professional construction estimating experience. - 5-7 years of heavy highway, bridge, or heavy civil construction estimating experience strongly preferred. - Demonstrated experience estimating complex heavy civil infrastructure projects. - Experience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred: Heavy highway construction, Bridge construction, Dam construction, Transportation infrastructure, Public works, Major infrastructure projects, Highway networks, Structural concrete, Excavation and earthwork, Site development, Civil infrastructure. - Experience estimating projects in the $5 million-$40 million range is highly desirable. We could also include "Required / Preferred Software" under Skills. Skills: Technical Skills and Core Competencies. Technical Skills: - Microsoft Office Suite - Microsoft Excel - Adobe Acrobat - Bluebeam - Digital construction plan and document management tools - Strong Excel skills and ability to work efficiently with large quantities of project data highly valued. Core Competencies (list): - Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to break complex construction projects into manageable components; Ability to evaluate multiple variables and develop accurate cost estimates; Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail. - Accuracy & Precision: Exceptional attention to detail; Strong commitment to estimate accuracy; Ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and missing scope; Ability to meet demanding bid deadlines without sacrificing quality. - Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, estimators, and senior leadership; Ability to clearly explain assumptions, risks, pricing, and recommendations. - Collaboration: Strong team-oriented approach; Ability to work effectively across estimating, project management, operations, and construction teams; Comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders. - Initiative & Ownership: Self-motivated and proactive; Willing to take ownership of assigned estimates; Comfortable identifying problems and finding solutions independently; Eager to take on increasing responsibility and advance professionally. We could also include "The Ideal Candidate" as part of Skills or maybe as a separate section but we have limited sections. Could incorporate into Skills or About the role. But we already have About the role; we could add a paragraph about ideal candidate there. However instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we keep About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Skills, Benefits, Pay. That's six sections. We need to include all substantive info; we can embed The Ideal Candidate content into Skills or About the role. Probably better to add a short paragraph under About the role summarizing ideal candidate traits. But we already have Position Overview that includes ideal candidate traits. So fine. Now Benefits: list: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), Paid Maternity Leave, Paid Paternity Leave. Pay: Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Schedule: Not explicitly given; we have Workplace Type: On-Site, Full-Time. Could treat as Schedule section with that info. But we already have About the role includes on-site full-time. Might be redundant. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state Workplace Type: On-Site, Full-Time. That's schedule info. So we could add a Schedule section with that. But we already have About the role includes that. Might be okay to have both but could be considered thin. Better to include Schedule section with short p: "This is an on-site, full-time position based in Hudson, Massachusetts." And maybe remove that from About the role to avoid duplication. However About the role currently includes Work Environment paragraph that mentions on-site full-time. We could keep About the role focusing on position overview and omit the workplace details, moving them to Schedule. Let's do that. Thus About the role: Position Overview paragraph only (maybe also include the bit about opportunity to play critical role etc). We'll keep that. Schedule: short p: "This is an on-site, full-time position based in Hudson, Massachusetts." Now Benefits, Pay. Now ensure we don't include boilerplate