Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil / DOT / Public Works

About the role

The Senior Estimator's role is to coordinate estimating efforts of a team of estimators, manage higher complexity of estimating bids, and provide guidance and direction in a supervisory capacity. The position works closely alongside Senior Project Managers to streamline estimating functions aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Review and delegate incoming estimating duties to team members while managing more complex bids.
• Manage client relationships and create business development opportunities to grow the enterprise.
• Provide final review and quality control over bids completed by the team of estimators, prior to submission.
• Reviews plans and specifications to determine the scope of the work required for the project.
• Reviews jobsites before bidding to make appropriate estimates.
• Completes accurate takeoffs and estimates utilizing HCSS software for various aspects of each project.
• Calculates quantities (square yard, linear feet, cubic yard, each, etc.) for each project to factor materials needed and material movement.
• Solicits quotes from subcontractors for bid preparation and final numbers, keeping DBE/MBE requirements in mind with subcontractor invitations to bid.
• Collects quotes on materials required for the project.
• Constructs the bid by adding activities (work to be completed), crews and equipment, adjusting production rates.
• Prints out bid proposals to create proposals. Sends/delivers to owners or general contractors of each bid in the time frame required.
• Determines results of bids by contacting General Contractors or communication from the bid runner for publicly awarded jobs.
• Works alongside the Project Manager, managing the project, after the job is awarded.
• Pairs with and mentors junior project staff and assists them in understanding and executing estimating.
• Functions as a leader in estimating efforts for projects.
• Works towards advancing and improving estimating operations.
• Preliminary Engineering Design and Review of project elements for deep foundation, retention, and other project elements to assist in the estimation effort.
• Other duties or tasks as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Construction Management or Civil Engineering from four-year college or university; or minimum of 10 years’ experience bidding and estimating projects; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Construction Bidding and Project Management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to work with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
• Must clearly communicate directions and information.
• Able to effectively present information to top management, public groups, clients, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Able to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly.
• Able to seek counsel, when needed, and use a variety of resources.
• Able to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of HCSS software.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Working knowledge of DeepEx / DeepFnd or similar preliminary design software.

Skills

• Supervisory Responsibility: Manages a small team of Estimators I and II. Oversees, mentors, and develops providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high levels of efficiency and effectiveness. Hire, train, develop and review all direct reports. Takes disciplinary action as necessary, on a timely basis, and in accordance with company policy. Ensures new hires are properly trained and employees are cross-trained within the department to support continuous employee development.
• Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Base Compensation: $100,000 - $133,500
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off.
• Profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Who Are We?

Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured-in-place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Vet/Disability.