Heavy Civil Estimator (Independence Excavating)

DiGeronimo Companies • Pittsburgh, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Independence Excavating is looking for a detail-oriented Estimator with a knack for accuracy and analytics to join our 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. From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors.

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
• Prefer to have someone with experience using: Microsoft Office Software; HCSS HeavyBid & HeavyJob; Primavera; P6 Scheduling Software; 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
• Education Level: Associate degree