Heavy Civil Senior Estimator

Kimmel & Associates • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Our firm is an industry leader in heavy civil construction placing an emphasis on safety and client satisfaction. Our expansive services within both the private and public sectors range from underground utilities, roadway rehabilitation and widening, residential plat development, mass grading and earthwork, wastewater treatment facilities, sanitary sewer lift stations, and water booster and pump stations. This role involves preparing and submitting bid proposals by analyzing and reviewing project plans and specifications. The position also entails identifying opportunities for both public and private clientele, building and cultivating relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, and continued involvement with successful bids. The Senior Estimator will work closely with Project Managers and Senior Executives participating in monthly project WIP reviews, site visits and change order negotiations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field experience.
• 10-20+ year experience in estimating heavy civil construction projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of heavy civil best practices including CPM scheduling, constructability review, value engineering, and budgeting.
• Proficiency of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software and Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

• Literacy of Primavera P6 scheduling software a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project ownership from bid selection through final completion.
• Initial buyout and contract process including primary contracts, as well as assisting with material PO, subcontract and material PO negotiations.
• Request bid bonds and evaluate need for additional project-specific insurance quotations.
• Exhibit high-level organizational skills required to obtain, track, and submit time sensitive documents.
• Develop a positive working relationship with internal and external teams.
• Coordinate and support the management and accounting teams and other duties as required.
• Active participation with PMs, Executives, Administration, and Project Field Teams

What This Job Offers

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