Marine)

Alberici Constructors•Overland, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Self-Perform Estimator (Civil/Concrete/Marine) assists with estimating for Alberici’s heavy civil and marine market. The role is accountable for client satisfaction and the quality and competitiveness of assigned estimates, including accurate and timely quantity surveys and preliminary pricing through full estimates as assigned. Responsibilities are primarily focused on self-perform concrete scopes. The estimator contributes to pursuit strategy, business acquisition, and project selection, and supports estimating and preconstruction for alternative delivery methods. The role requires the ability to perform complex take-offs and final pricing, build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and designers, and understand labor agreements, insurance and bonding requirements, safety policies, and pricing trends. The position is part of the Estimating Career Ladder and includes a Professional Development Plan focused on career advancement. Typical growth opportunities include Senior Estimator and then Estimating Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
Two years of related experience.
Skills and experience to develop winning strategies, interpret complex engineering documents, perform conceptual and detailed estimates, and assist in developing staffing and schedule approaches.
Firm understanding of a variety of delivery methods and associated preconstruction services.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of field experience.
Exposure to projects or pursuits in the heavy civil and/or marine sectors.
Familiarity with InEight and Planswift.
Experience with the requirements of forming and operating within joint ventures.
Knowledge of craft labor collective bargaining contracts and labor agreements, and company insurance and bonding requirements.

Responsibilities

Discharge estimating-related responsibilities, primarily within self-perform concrete scopes.
Assist with developing win strategies for assigned pursuits.
Support business acquisition efforts, such as client presentations.
Participate in and support the project selection go/no-go process.
Manage estimating and preconstruction responsibilities for alternative delivery methods.
Perform complex take-offs and final pricing.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and designers.
Understand craft labor collective bargaining contracts and labor agreements.
Understand company insurance and bonding requirements.
Understand corporate safety statistics and policies and their impact on estimates.
Research and interpret project pricing trends, including escalation.
Develop staffing and schedule approaches and assist with conceptual and detailed estimates.

Benefits

Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs, and annual cost-of-living adjustments.
Salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments.
Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility on day one.
Paid parental leave.
Continuing education reimbursement.
Personalized career development and training programs.
At least 29 days of PTO, including holidays, for entry-level roles.
Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members.
Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members.
Corporate office cafeteria access.
Employee Resource Group opportunities.
Philanthropy opportunities.