Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil

Duties And/or Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings and visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposal.
• Determine labor, equipment and material requirements to complete project and use information to prepare bid/estimate proposal.
• Submit complete bid/estimate proposals to project owners, managers and/or general contractors in a timely and professional manner, provide any clarification on information submitted as needed.
• Provide current and potential customers/client's prompt professional service including design, planning and pricing assistance.
• Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts.
• Cookordination with Estimating Manager, Construction Manager and field leadership, establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements. May provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew members/foreman or superintendents.
• Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimated/completed to support forecasting for future project performance.
• Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work including scheduling, including procurement and change order/supplemental work processes.
• Coordinate with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (i.e.: billings, sub-contract payments, material payments, collections, etc.).
• Manage project (responsible for all projects bid unless reassigned).
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Visit jobsites and pre-bid meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management or equivalent number of years’ Heavy Civil (Underground Utilities/Grading/Paving) experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction.
• Survey experience using GPS equipment/software.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and AutoCAD.
• Must have an active valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record to meet Knife River Fleet policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Survey experience.
• Experience working with job cost/construction accounting.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, HCSS or other estimating software.