Civil Estimator (Independence Excavating)

DiGeronimo Companies • Brecksville, OH

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About The Position

Independence Excavating is looking for an experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic Construction professional to join our team. The Civil/Sitework Construction Estimator is responsible for estimating, proposal development, and assembling complete bid packages for assigned construction projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Undergraduate Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred
• 5 years experience in the construction industry preferred
• Experience in public and private civil construction projects, i.e. sitework, underground utilities, excavation/grading, retaining walls, and culverts
• A successful track record of estimating civil construction projects
• Have a working knowledge of means and methods/constructability, crew composition, and production rates
• Clear understanding of risk management and mitigation

Nice To Haves

• Experience in structural concrete, concrete paving, bridges, and piling is not required but encouraged
• Proficient in HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Reading, understanding, and interpreting drawings and specifications
• Soliciting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, estimate to be 95% complete prior to formal review with Chief Estimator
• Preparing a rough project schedule for determining the time frame
• Preparing competitive job estimates by interpreting drawings and bid documents and performing takeoffs for labor, equipment, and materials
• Reviewing estimated productions with superintendents to finalize the bid
• Other duties as assigned per project

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees