Asphalt Estimator

Hubbard•Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported Florida's rise to prominence. Hubbard is one of Florida's largest heavy civil construction companies. We are proud to be a part of Florida's history and we are eager to continue to serve the Florida market and beyond. The scope of Hubbard's work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private-partnerships and design-build finance. Hubbard Construction's parent company, Eurovia, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites, in 17 countries around the world. General Description. The Estimator is responsible for the preparation and review of assigned roadway construction and/or asphalt paving estimate packages, implementing department standards and procedures while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of estimate packages. Company primarily performs construction activities involving asphalt paving/resurfacing, bridge construction, earthwork/grading, roadway construction/rehabs, and highway work.

Requirements

Working experience on HCSS software or other equivalent estimating software.
Must be able to verbally communicate effectively, as well as written correspondence.
Working knowledge of asphalt laydown and/or roadway construction operations.
Must be able to interpret blueprints and written specifications.
Attention to detail, including interpretation and preparation of spreadsheets and other data.
Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Estimator bidding asphalt paving and/or roadway construction projects.
A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience, is required.
Experience working for a General Contractor as an estimator bidding on Department of Transportation or other roadway projects between $1M and $25M required.

Responsibilities

Read/review plans, proposals, specifications, RFP's, and any other pertinent project related documents necessary to develop a competent and competitive estimate/bid package.
Solicit estimates from various subcontractors and vendors to prepare estimate packages.
Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating as requested by management
Review established labor, equipment, and material costs, for preparation of estimate/bid packages.
Prepare accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
Produce detailed, final contract estimates, for primarily Asphalt Paving and Roadway/Site Development Projects.
Assess project exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
Identify potential construction issues through the estimating process.
Identify value-engineering alternatives.