Heavy Civil Lead Estimator

Barnard Construction Company•White Plains, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Barnard NE, LLC, an affiliate of Barnard, is establishing a new office in White Plains, NY, and is seeking a Heavy Civil Lead Estimator. Barnard is a prominent heavy-civil construction company with a strong track record across North America, recognized by Engineering News-Record as a Top 400 civil contractor. The new Northeast office will focus on pursuing projects, building relationships, and expanding Barnard's presence in the New York Metro area and the Northeastern US. Barnard's expertise spans heavy civil infrastructure, including dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, marine projects, oil & gas pipelines, water and sewer pipelines, and environmental projects. The company is also expanding into bridges, transit, and rail projects. Barnard offers competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a comprehensive health plan, annual bonuses, and significant career growth opportunities within a financially stable organization. The company prides itself on attracting and retaining high-quality personnel committed to excellence, specializing in challenging and complex projects.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Equivalent experience in a construction-related position will also be considered.
At least 10 years of heavy civil construction experience in the New York metro area.
Experience estimating and developing bids for large heavy civil projects including but not limited to bridges, transit, railways, and other types of heavy civil infrastructure.
New York City Metro area and/or Northeast urban environment experience.
Experience with alternative delivery contracts including but not limited to CMAR, Design-Build, CMGC, Progressive Design-Build, P3, etc.
Experience collaborating with owners, subcontractors, and other project team members to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
Previous field operations experience.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
Ability to function as a team-builder/player.

Nice To Haves

10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the project and estimating team to lead the development of costs estimates and proposals for large complex heavy civil projects.
Reviewing, analyzing and interpreting Contract Documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
Review accuracy of quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
Preparing value engineering solutions; including cost, schedule, and Owner benefits.
Preparing responses to Request for Qualifications (RFQ's) and Request for Proposals (RFP's).
Work with the accounting and equipment departments to determine labor and equipment costs.
Develop scopes of work and project schedules.
Work with the marketing team to prepare proposals and technical documents.