Principal Construction Estimator

Parsons Corporation • Westminster, CO

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About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Construction Estimator to join our team! In this role you will get to perform estimating activities for a wide variety of project types and delivery methods. The Principal Construction Estimator should have a minimum of 10 years of a combination of field and/or estimating experience, preferably with an at-risk direct-hire multi-disciplinary heavy civil infrastructure contractor. The ideal candidate will have experience on DOT/ Highway, Water / Wastewater, Industrial, and/or Commercial markets. Candidate must understand the essentials of heavy civil contracting business.

Requirements

• Understand the essentials of the heavy civil contracting business, application of products, basic code knowledge, and good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience with heavy civil estimating practices.
• More than 10 years of related practical work experience in the direct-hire heavy civil construction industry familiar with products, methods, and estimating activities.
• Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to effectively present ideas and work product to team members.
• Ability to work independently and within teams as appropriate

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Familiarity with typical project controls and estimating software such as Microsoft Office, Primavera scheduling software, and HCSS HeavyBid is preferred.
• Experience with CAD / 3D modeling is ideal (Trimble Business Center HCE, Civil 3D, OpenRoads)

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive estimates in accordance with common construction estimating practices and software
• Perform detailed review of project plans and specifications
• Perform quantity takeoffs for civil and structural construction activities.
• Prepare top-down conceptual and bottoms-up detailed estimates
• Utilize HCSS estimating software to create activities, develop crews, and determine production rates to accurately reflect the means and methods required to build the work
• Compare productivity rates with historical data
• Coordinate with estimating team to ensure all contract scope is covered
• Initiate contact and solicit quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers
• Collaborate with other estimators, schedulers, and construction engineers to develop efficient construction means and methods
• Actively participate in bid reviews

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

What This Job Offers

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