Estimator - Heavy Civil

Faulconer Construction - Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA

About the position

The Estimator's duties include but are not limited to the following: Estimating: 85% - Follow in-house procedures for estimating. (Bid Books, Take-Off Forms, Sub/Supplier Solicitation, Minority Solicitation, Etc.) Review, discuss, and incorporate similar past project knowledge, i.e, safety concerns, productions, crew sizes, and job costs, into current job cost analysis. Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, labor and material requirements, prepare itemized lists, conduct site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and contents of the estimate. Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors needed to perform the work. Write detailed scopes of work, including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions, and exclusions for bid proposals. Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal, and value management information. Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss in weekly estimating meetings. Support Operations Staff as required. Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e. takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, customer relationship management. When feasible, visit current project sites to learn about productions and construction activities' means and methods utilized by field personnel. Maintain CRM database with relevant information. Business Development: 10% - Actively engage in Business Development activities alongside other departments. Keep up to date with current market trends. Interface with Owners, GCs, Architects/Engineers, and other contacts to develop future bid opportunities. Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines. Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors, and other contractors. Encouraged to participate and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc. Operations: 5% - Participate in Hand-Off Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff. Provide estimating support for change orders as needed. Participate in project Kick-Off meetings with Operations Staff. Participate in Post Project Review Meetings with Operations Staff.

Responsibilities

• Follow in-house procedures for estimating.
• Review, discuss, and incorporate similar past project knowledge into current job cost analysis.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, labor and material requirements.
• Prepare itemized lists, conduct site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work.
• Write detailed scopes of work for bid proposals.
• Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers for price and proposal information.
• Follow up on submitted proposals and discuss in weekly estimating meetings.
• Support Operations Staff as required.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant software.
• Visit current project sites to learn about productions and construction activities.
• Maintain CRM database with relevant information.
• Engage in Business Development activities.
• Keep up to date with current market trends.
• Research future opportunities and projects.
• Attend relevant industry events.
• Participate in Hand-Off Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff.
• Provide estimating support for change orders.
• Participate in project Kick-Off meetings.
• Participate in Post Project Review Meetings.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in an area related to construction management, business, or related field experience.
• 3+ years of direct work experience in a civil construction estimating capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of standard estimating procedures and techniques.
• Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processes.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Ability to navigate a future or active construction site.
• Ability to travel to prebid meetings/site visits.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PDF applications, Cosential, HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and Smartbid.
• Ability to navigate iSqft, Building Connected, Smartbid, Dodge Reports, BetaSam.gov, and other similar platforms.