Civil Engineer & Estimator

Casey's•Ankeny, IA

9d•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Civil Engineer & Estimator assists with developing plans and quality control for new and remodel projects. The role develops and maintains site design standards, engineering guidelines, and construction specifications, and reviews construction plans for compliance with Casey's standards. It evaluates site feasibility and development costs, supports due diligence, monitors construction costs, develops project estimates, and assists with expenditure forecasting. The position works with Legal, Site Development, Project Designers, design consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to support cost estimation, site development, engineering standards, construction plan quality, and project delivery. Work takes place primarily in an office and at field site locations, with approximately 10% in- and out-of-state travel requiring overnight stays.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering, or equivalent years of experience.
At least five years of related work experience in Civil Engineering or a construction-related field.
Familiarity with AutoCAD.
Knowledge of site development principles, construction practices, and engineering standards.
Ability to read, interpret, and review blueprints, construction plans, diagrams, specifications, and technical documents.
Ability to identify non-conforming materials, designs, and construction practices.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to collaborate and build relationships based on transparency and mutual respect.
Ability to use AutoCAD to review and interpret site development and construction plans.
Willingness and ability to travel in and out of state approximately 10% of the time, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual, preliminary, and final cost estimates and support capital planning, forecasting, and cost control.
Assist Legal, the Site Development Team, and Project Designers with estimating site development costs and ensuring estimates are accurate and consistent with standards.
Communicate development agreement requirements among Legal, Stores Development, Construction, and Operations to support compliance.
Work with design consultants to develop and maintain engineering standards, site development guidelines, construction specifications, and design/construction standards to improve the efficiency and costs of Casey's Store Development process.
Ensure new development sites receive thorough geotechnical investigations and incorporate results into estimates and construction plans.
Review construction plans to ensure consultants meet Casey's standards, provide quality construction documents, and incorporate constructability best practices and design improvements.
Evaluate site feasibility and development costs during site acquisition and due diligence.
Identify value engineering opportunities and review contractor bids, change orders, and scope modifications to optimize costs while maintaining quality and operational requirements.
Maintain estimating databases and project cost benchmarks.
Support fuel system, canopy, utility, and site development projects and improvements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.