Roadway/Heavy Civil Estimator

D A Collins Companies•Wilton, NY

1d•$120,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The D.A. Collins Family of Companies has brought safety, quality and productivity to industrial, infrastructure, highway, and bridge construction for over 75 years. We are seeking a reliable individual for a position as a Roadway/Heavy Civil Estimator to join a dedicated and hard-working team in Wilton Campus. If you are serious about your next job, D.A. Collins Family of Companies is an ideal place to grow your career.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent heavy civil construction experience may be substituted.
Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
Experience estimating public roadway, highway, municipal water and sewer, sitework, landfill, earthwork, drainage, utility, or related heavy civil infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, unit pricing, means and methods, and construction sequencing.
Proficiency with B2W Estimate (or equivalent), Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage multiple pursuits and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

NYSDOT and/or VTrans roadway, highway, utility, or site development projects.
Municipal water distribution, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and underground utility infrastructure.
Site development projects including grading, excavation, earthwork, landfill construction and closure, drainage systems, and utility installations.
Design-Build or Joint Venture pursuits.
Leadership, mentoring, or oversight of estimating personnel.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for public roadway, highway, site development, municipal water and sewer, landfill, and other heavy civil construction projects.
Prepare and review quantity takeoffs, pricing, production rates, and estimate assumptions for accuracy and completeness.
Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, schedules, utility information, and contract requirements.
Develop project phasing, traffic control strategies, construction sequencing, means and methods, and bid strategies.
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, identify scope gaps, and assess project risks.
Conduct site visits and evaluate access, staging requirements, utility conflicts, environmental constraints, permitting issues, and other project-specific challenges.
Support Design-Build and Joint Venture pursuits when required.
Mentor junior estimators and assist in estimate reviews and team development.
Participate in project handoff meetings and post-bid reviews to support successful project execution.