Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil)

About the role

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long-lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all-in-one construction solutions including: Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling.

Responsibilities

• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Provide complete conceptual (or bid work) and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Afford assistance to contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required.
• Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combinations technical training and/or related experience.
• 5-8 years estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 4 years estimating experience) in similar facility construction.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of civil construction and methods including grading and earthwork, drainage, paving, etc.
• Advanced understanding of the project life cycle, including bid, proposal, and estimation process, and project management.
• Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts (e.g., Design Build, CMAR, Design-Bid-Build, etc.), plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.
• Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate to drive revenue.
• Excellent MS Office skills are required, in addition to experience utilizing scheduling and bid/estimating software.

Competencies

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Benefits

• Health Options Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Critical Illness, Hospital, Accident
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Infertility Treatment Coverage

Pay

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Schedule

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