Project Estimator

LPX Group • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Project Estimator prepares estimates for construction work that may include site utilities and asphalt paving; commercial buildings, apartments, and subdivisions; wastewater and water treatment centers; cityscape improvements; heavy highway and civil construction, including DOT projects; and grade and drain work. The role works through the full bid lifecycle, from bid invitation to preparing and finalizing a proposal for submission to the owner. The Estimator collaborates with project owners, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and accounting, working independently and as part of the estimating and project management team.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as an estimator for a site contractor bidding private projects or a highway contractor bidding DOT/heavy highway projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience managing the full bid process from cradle to grave, including mass excavation, concrete structures, highways, bridges, pump stations, drainage systems, and underground utilities.
• Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases.
• Ability to identify value-engineering alternatives and constructability issues during estimating.
• Ability to assess site exposures and construction risks and account for them in estimates.
• Ability to produce accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings and detailed final contract estimates.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of HCSS, Oman, and/or Agtek.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire bid lifecycle, from bid invitation through finalizing the bid proposal for submission to the owner.
• Analyze and review construction plans, addendums, and specifications.
• Identify project scope and perform quantity takeoffs for site, civil, and underground utility work.
• Visit project sites and attend pre-bid meetings to understand the work scope and site conditions or restrictions.
• Solicit and review vendor and subcontractor proposals for accuracy and scope compliance, and make recommendations concerning the estimate and bid package.
• Ensure estimates are complete, organized, and ready for management review.
• Develop preliminary construction schedules based on plans and specifications.
• Manage multiple projects, organize work, meet deadlines, prioritize activities, and multitask.
• Work with project owners, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and accounting, both independently and as part of the estimating/project management team.

What This Job Offers

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