Estimator (Civil Construction)

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC•Lorton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization. Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking a heavy highway / civil construction estimator, to be based out of our Lorton headquarters, to help grow our backlog of projects. This position will include a variety of project types including, civil, utility, bridge, and structures, ranging from $1 million to over $500 million.

Requirements

5+ Years of relevant experience
Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree preferred
Field experience and knowledge of grading, underground utilities, maintenance of traffic, bridge and retaining wall construction is desired
Must be familiar with bid-build and design-build projects in the heavy and highway transportation arena at local, state, and/or federal level
Proficient in computer and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and Google
Proficient in estimating software – HeavyBid, AGTEK, AutoCAD, and Micro-Station
Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and contract terms and conditions
Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Critical-thinker and problem-solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening
Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Field experience and knowledge of grading, underground utilities, maintenance of traffic, bridge and retaining wall construction is desired
Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze plans, specifications, and contract terms and conditions to determine scope of work and risk portfolio
Define scopes of work for various trades, create bid packages, and solicit bids
Visit sites as necessary to assess field conditions and access restraints
Execute plan take-offs and enter bid information and quantities into HeavyBid
Develop self-perform production rates and crew analysis for entry into HeavyBid
Prepare cost analysis of bid pricing from subcontractors and vendors
Participate in bid review, pre-construction and post-construction meetings
Participate in design-build team meetings and assist in development of design alternatives and win strategies
Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation goal requirements
Document design inaccuracies and write RFI’s to designer as required
Complete project budget and schedule with appropriate equipment, materials and manpower
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with subcontractors, vendors, and co-workers
Provide estimating and change order support to projects on a continuous basis after successful procurement of work