Roadway/Earthwork Estimator

Overview

We are currently seeking a Roadway/Earthwork Estimator for our Transportation/Heavy Civil Division in Chicago, IL. The Estimator will support and work with management, operations and estimating staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications. The Estimator shall have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles. Qualified individuals will have estimating experience with large Transportation projects. Must be confident working with estimating teams on projects of varying sizes, and be capable of estimating hard bid, negotiated and conceptual projects. Individual must be self-motivated, possess strong communication/interpersonal skills and be confident in his/her ability to develop and manage their assigned portion of the estimate.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, requirements and specifications.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
• Determine labor and equipment costs.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Prepare bid packages. Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.).
• Assist with certain post-bid buyouts.
• Comprehends contract requirements for diversity compliance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience or College Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience estimating projects over $30M.
• Understanding of all applicable estimating software (HCSS, Auto Desk Civil 3D, MicroStation, Blue-Beam, Etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles.
• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communicator.

Pay

$108,000 - $161,000/Yr.

Division

Transportation

Job Category

Estimating

Job Type

Full_time