Lead Underground Estimator

Barnard Construction • Bozeman, MT

107d

About The Position

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with ongoing projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation's Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard's people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities. This position is based in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, a vibrant college town with access to a variety of outdoor activities including skiing, hiking and world class fly-fishing.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in General, Mining, Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering.
• Equivalent experience in a construction-related position will also be considered.
• At least 10 years of heavy civil and/or Underground construction experience.
• Experience estimating and developing bids for Underground projects including Tunnel Boring Machine, Sequential Excavation Method, and Drill and Blast methods.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Safety oriented.
• 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.
• Strong work ethic.
• Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to function as a team-builder/player.
• Experience with digital take-off and estimating software.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).

Responsibilities

• Work with bid team(s) to develop estimates for large complex Underground projects.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of a project bid including measurement and payment.
• Review of the Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, Agreements, and General and/or Special Conditions).
• Preparation and review of quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
• Assist in development and/or review of project schedules.
• Develop scopes of work for tender packages to be issued to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordination with accounting and equipment departments specific to labor, equipment and tax costs.
• Coordination with marketing department to prepare and review proposals prior to submission.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)s
• Generous health plan
• Annual bonuses
• Challenging career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree