Construction Estimator (Civil Engineering) - Branford, CT

FutureRecruit•Branford, CT

About The Position

Construction Estimator (Civil Engineering) - Full-time Location: Branford, CT Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience. 3+ years as a Superintendent, Project Manager or similar. 7+ years estimating heavy highway and/or civil projects. 10+ years of total experience Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) MS Project Scheduling software. Advanced knowledge of Estimating software HCSS HeavyBid. Advanced knowledge of construction principles Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Job Description Receive, file, and distribute bid documents including plans, specifications, RFI’s, addenda, etc. Review bid documents for completeness, conflicts, and questions. Comprehensive knowledge of bidding documents and ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of the documents. Attend pre-bids and site walk-throughs as required. Develop budgetary estimates. Contact and communicate with potential subcontractors, and coordinate subcontractor bids. Develop complete estimates. Provide input on potential alternatives, options, and or value engineering. Develop project schedules. Participate in estimate reviews. Good leadership, verbal, and writing skills. Ability to multitask and meet established deadlines. Benefits: Great team environment! Manager is well respected by team! Inclusive Workplace Awesome career development opportunities! Competitive Rates

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
3+ years as a Superintendent, Project Manager or similar.
7+ years estimating heavy highway and/or civil projects.
10+ years of total experience
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
MS Project Scheduling software.
Advanced knowledge of Estimating software HCSS HeavyBid.
Advanced knowledge of construction principles
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good leadership, verbal, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Receive, file, and distribute bid documents including plans, specifications, RFI’s, addenda, etc.
Review bid documents for completeness, conflicts, and questions.
Comprehensive knowledge of bidding documents and ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of the documents.
Attend pre-bids and site walk-throughs as required.
Develop budgetary estimates.
Contact and communicate with potential subcontractors, and coordinate subcontractor bids.
Develop complete estimates.
Provide input on potential alternatives, options, and or value engineering.
Develop project schedules.
Participate in estimate reviews.
Ability to multitask and meet established deadlines.