Estimator - Underground Division

Atkinson Construction • Austin, TX

7d

About The Position

Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients. The Role Atkinson is seeking an experienced Estimator to support our operations teams. The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Atkinson projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase. The responsibilities of the Estimating/Preconstruction Department include compiling qualified bidders lists; issuing invitations to bidders; soliciting bids; preparing estimates for all Atkinson work; quantifying and pricing labor and materials; receiving bids; and reviewing bids to prepare total project costs. This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work.

Requirements

• 4+ years of engineering, estimating, construction management, general management, or field engineering experience in the heavy civil field is required
• HCSS Estimating software experience
• Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time
• Experience in the following software programs: Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, Autocad (preferred)
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Must be detail-oriented, technically sound, and have good communication skills
• Must be familiar with conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating
• Field experience is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the following software programs: Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, Autocad (preferred)
• Field experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects under various delivery methods
• Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects, including understanding the scope and performing accurate quantity surveys
• Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications
• Lead meetings with subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids
• Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements
• Review the total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness before formal quotation
• Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level