Experienced Estimator Heavy Civil Construction - IEW Construction Group
About The Position
IEW Construction Group is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for heavy highway, bridge, transportation, and civil infrastructure projects. The role calls for substantial public-sector estimating experience, practical knowledge of construction means and methods, and collaboration with estimating, operations, project management, and field teams. The position is full-time and on-site/in-office in Hamilton, New Jersey. The estimator manages bids from initial review through final submission, including quantity takeoffs, cost development, vendor and subcontractor pricing, and assessment of project risks and constructability. The role also supports bid strategy, awarded-project turnover, estimating records, and change-order pricing. The ideal candidate understands how projects are built, anticipates cost and constructability risks, challenges assumptions, and takes ownership of assigned bids.
Requirements
- Five or more years of estimating experience in heavy civil, highway, bridge, transportation, or infrastructure construction is preferred.
- Experience estimating large public construction projects; experience with NJDOT, NJ Turnpike Authority, PennDOT, PANYNJ, or similar agencies is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of roadway and bridge construction or rehabilitation, concrete, excavation, drainage, utilities, and related work.
- Ability to independently interpret plans and specifications, perform takeoffs, and develop comprehensive estimates.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and deadline-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, Viewpoint/Vista, or similar software.
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience is also considered.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates from initial bid review through final submission, including labor, materials, equipment, trucking, subcontractors, and other project costs.
- Review plans, specifications, contract documents, and addenda; perform quantity takeoffs and identify scope gaps, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop production rates and construction approaches based on project conditions, historical costs, and field experience.
- Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing, confirm scope coverage, and assess bid competitiveness.
- Assess staging, traffic control, schedules, utility conflicts, access constraints, and constructability considerations.
- Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, bid reviews, final pricing, and proposal submissions.
- Review applicable prevailing wage, bonding, insurance, DBE/SBE, EEO, and public-agency bid requirements.
- Coordinate bid strategy and awarded-project turnover with operations and project management.
- Maintain estimating files, bid results, historical pricing, and production data; assist with change-order pricing as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- 401(k) and profit sharing.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Bi-annual performance bonus.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
