Senior Construction Estimator

Brayman Construction • Saxonburg, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Brayman Construction Corporation in Saxonburg, PA is looking to hire a full-time Senior Construction Estimator to manage our company's estimating process. This position earns a competitive wage, and we provide terrific benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), and wellness time. We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a satellite office in Wytheville, Virginia and various project field offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. Incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business, we have diversified and evolved our construction services from a small bridge and concrete company. Today, we are a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients. Brayman Construction has expertise in a wide variety of projects including large scale complex bridges, deep foundations, marine and dam construction and rehabilitation, complex and heavy steel erection and rehabilitation, and demolition services. We have a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional training for our workforce. We're proud to offer many vibrant career opportunities and welcome all candidates who have an affinity for serving their community and proactively seeking new opportunities. We love to promote from within!

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as an estimator in hard bid and unit priced work in a DOT or Federal contract setting
• Bachelor's degree in business, civil engineering, construction management, or other related fields
• Proficiency with the HCSS HeavyBid estimating electronic estimating system
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to prioritize estimating tasks and workflow to meet estimate review schedules and bid dates
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand project plans, specifications, and scope of work
• Detail-oriented with exceptional time management skills
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Can-do attitude
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
• Highly focused and driven to succeed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with scheduling and scheduling software

Responsibilities

• Confirming take-offs
• Reviewing work estimated
• Making sure the risks associated with the work are understood
• Overseeing and directing the work of the assigned estimators and junior estimators
• Occasionally overseeing project engineers
• Preparing project overviews and pre-bid information
• Performing specification and special provision reviews
• Collaborating with operational staff to validate construction productions, means, methods, and equipment ideas utilized in item pricing
• Ensuring the costs estimated are accurate and as low as possible
• Navigating pre-bid job sites
• Gathering vital estimation information
• Completing additional projects and tasks as they arise

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan
• profit sharing
• paid time off (PTO)
• wellness time

What This Job Offers

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