Construction Estimator

Wood • Springboro, OH

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Wood is currently seeking a Construction Estimator to join our Heavy Civils team in Springboro, OH. This role involves understanding plans and specifications, developing material and subcontractor takeoffs, sending requests for quotes, evaluating cost estimates, preparing proposals, negotiating with clients, and maintaining resource information on vendors and subcontractors. The estimator will also prepare hand-off meetings to the project team and attend post-job reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating civil construction projects including excavation, earthwork, dirt work and underground utilities
• Understands all aspects of estimating, including take-offs, unit pricing, buy-outs, and preparing scopes and bid
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills
• Proficiency in estimating software, HCSS / Heavy Bid preferred
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Schedule)
• Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities
• Ability to work in a team environment and fit in with company culture and processes
• Ability to professionally operate in a fast-paced environment maintained by a company in a positive, controlled growth mode
• Ability to work the hours required to support the role
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done
• Effective professional oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills
• Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

Responsibilities

• Must be able to understand and follow plans and specifications
• Development of multidiscipline material/subs takeoffs (MTO)
• Send requests for quotes to subcontractor and material suppliers
• Evaluation of material/subcontract cost estimates and proposals
• Prepare comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects
• Prepare and submit proposals to Clients
• Negotiate, clarify and answer questions/concerns with our Clients
• Develops and maintains resource information on vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Prepare hand-off meeting to project team, attend post job reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed