Civil Estimator (Independence Excavating)

DiGeronimo Companies • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Independence Excavating is looking for a detail-oriented Estimator with a knack for accuracy and analytics to join their team. The Estimator is responsible for determining the total cost of heavy civil construction projects by creating comprehensive and quality estimates. This position offers stability and provides a path for career advancement and opportunities for growth. Independence Excavating has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years, combining innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects. They are a family-owned and operated company since 1956, with a team of construction professionals that sets them apart from other contractors. The company believes in providing a safe, family-oriented environment, commitment to integrity, protecting their most valuable assets, delivering the highest quality, finding solutions, providing value to partners, positively impacting communities, giving back, and leaving the world a better place.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of previous related experience is required in heavy civil work
• Must have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assigned
• Must develop positive working relationships with owners and project engineers as well as local government office
• Ability to perform complete and accurate project take-offs and estimates
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with employees, external vendors, owners, and general contractors
• Must be able to prepare letters that present a concise and logical point of view

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Construction Management is preferred
• Experience using: Microsoft Office Software
• Experience using: HCSS HeavyBid & HeavyJob
• Experience using: Primavera
• Experience using: P6 Scheduling Software
• Experience using: Accounting Software

Responsibilities

• Reading, understanding and interpreting drawings and specifications
• Soliciting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, estimate to be 95% complete prior to formal review with Chief Estimator
• Preparing rough schedule of project for determining time frame
• Reviewing estimated productions with superintendents to finalize the bid
• Entering detailed data into our HCSS HeavyBid software
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Weekly Competitive Pay!
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees