Construction Estimator Mid-level

Stacy Witbeck•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Be an instrumental part of an estimating team for cost estimates for bidding of heavy civil, transit, and transportation construction projects ranging from $5 million to $250 million+ including all essential elements and steps necessary for a successful bid; receiving and reviewing bid documents; assuming responsibilities for estimate development; assembly of Bid Packages to assisting with final Bid submission. Opportunity exists for transition to field role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Working as part of a Team as part of a coordinated effort Organization and review of plans and specifications Direct Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate Assist in preparing cost estimates for both hard-money and negotiated work, to include cost estimate preparation utilizing Estimating Software (currently HCSS), analyzing, and establishing means, methods, production rates, and schedules Coordination with other Estimators and Consultants Assist in preparation of sketches, illustrations, and composites for use in estimate preparation and review Preparation of Sub/Supplier quotation request packages, communication with Subs/Suppliers, and collection and review of quotations Estimate close-out including Sub/Supplier Quote Comparisons

Requirements

5+ years of construction experience or equivalent combinations of technical training and construction experience are required but exposure, experience, or internships are all beneficial to your candidacy
Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must
Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations
Occasional Travel is required

Nice To Haves

Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree
Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses
Experience in Heavy Civil, Structures, Transit, or Transportation construction is preferred
Ideally will have worked as a Field Engineer on heavy/civil construction projects
Interest or experience in Transit, Civil or Structures estimating and construction is ideal

Responsibilities

Working as part of a Team as part of a coordinated effort
Organization and review of plans and specifications
Direct Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate
Assist in preparing cost estimates for both hard-money and negotiated work, to include cost estimate preparation utilizing Estimating Software (currently HCSS), analyzing, and establishing means, methods, production rates, and schedules
Coordination with other Estimators and Consultants
Assist in preparation of sketches, illustrations, and composites for use in estimate preparation and review
Preparation of Sub/Supplier quotation request packages, communication with Subs/Suppliers, and collection and review of quotations
Estimate close-out including Sub/Supplier Quote Comparisons

Benefits

Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation
We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP structure
Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance
HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to contribute pre-tax money
Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary
Dependent Daycare (including housekeepers, nannies, and preschool) expenses that can be tax sheltered through your FSA
An EAP that gives you access to legal services such as will, identity theft and more
An amazing employee training and continuing education system
Nationwide opportunities
Generous company contributions to 401k
Generous company ESOP allocation
Possibility for take-home vehicle