SR ESTIMATOR
About the role
Branch Civil, Inc. is searching for a collaborative and driven Senior Estimator to join our well-established, growing company. The Senior Estimator must exhibit a thorough working knowledge of heavy civil and site development as related to all disciplines and phases of construction. This position requires the candidate to be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic, and to be committed to quality. The Senior Estimator reports to the Lead Estimator.
Responsibilities
- Performing quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction projects.
- Visiting the project site to develop a thorough understanding of the site conditions.
- Develop a clear understanding of the project specifications and bidding requirements
- Compose and manage both verbal and written clarification correspondence with the client
- Developing relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers through direct communication
- Identifying constructability issues through the estimating process.
- Identifying value-engineering alternatives and other opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.
- Leading the estimating team through the estimating process on select projects.
- Act as mentor to junior team members
- Assessing site risks and develop plans to mitigate
- Establish winning bid strategies
- Reviewing estimates with project managers, superintendents and other estimators to ensure project costs are accurately captured in the estimate
- Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Assure compliance with MBE/DBE requirements of contract in bid process.
- Assure that all appropriate subcontractors have been solicited
- Understand all safety, quality, and environmental standards and procedures and ensure appropriate costs are reflected in the estimate
- Executing accurate, detailed and complete estimates.
- Develop preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications
- Tracking and documenting historical data for future use.
- Appropriately represent the company during client interactions and other meetings
- Prepare preliminary budgets for projects won.
- Perform new project hand-offs to effectively communicate the project scope, complexities, and estimate plan to operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field; or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in an estimating role in pursuits of $20M+. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior level estimating role
- HCSS HeavyBid experience required.
- Proficiency with Agtek earthwork software is required.
- Strong math skills with a thorough understanding of geometry
- Understanding of geotechnical information
- Ability to read and interpret drawings.
- Ability to anticipate and account for potential quality, safety, productivity and schedule implications in the production of the estimate.
- Advanced knowledge of construction principles and capabilities of manpower and equipment.
- Advanced understanding of bidding different contract types and the intricacies they present
- Proven ability to manage multiple bidding projects at the same time
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive
Preferred Qualifications/Education: Experience in estimating heavy civil projects over $100M preferred. Design-Build Experience is desired. Joint Venture bidding experience is a plus Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microstation is a plus
Pay
Salary Min: $91,266 Salary Max: $156,470 Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Schedule
Office days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work hours may include occasional nights and weekends which may include overnight stays. Travel is estimated at approximately 20%. Occasional travel to other regions of the country and overnight stays.
Benefits
None specified, however the company does offer opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.