Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil)

Haydon Companies•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long-lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all-in-one construction solutions including: Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling. Haydon’s unique full-service structure for all major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction and the best overall value on projects. Haydon offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions. This includes Earthscapes, a full-service landscaping division, Origin, a modeling and design subsidiary, Desert Infrastructure Services, a manhole rehabilitation services subsidiary, and Omni Electric, an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company. Whether it’s the roads we drive on or the buildings we work, shop, learn, play and receive care in, Haydon is the one contractor that serves the entire spectrum of the construction industry – and it does so with heart. The company employs quality, passionate people, innovative technology, an open mind and a can-do attitude to construct projects that serve our entire community. For more information, please visit haydon.com. SUMMARY Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work and all types of contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combinations technical training and/or related experience.
5-8 years estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 4 years estimating experience) in similar facility construction.
Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required.
Broad knowledge and understanding of civil construction and methods including grading and earthwork, drainage, paving, etc.
Advanced understanding of the project life cycle, including bid, proposal, and estimation process, and project management.
Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts (e.g., Design Build, CMAR, Design-Bid-Build, etc.), plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.
Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to negotiate to drive revenue.
Excellent MS Office skills are required, in addition to experience utilizing scheduling and bid/estimating software.
Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.
Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Provide complete conceptual (or bid work) and final estimating input on complex projects.
Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
Assist contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required.
Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.