Senior Estimator

IOC Company•Mission, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

IOC Company, LLC. is currently seeking a Senior Estimator for our South Texas Region. The Estimator will assist the Estimating staff with all aspects of estimating, including quantity take-off, pricing and bidding of heavy civil and transportation construction projects. This is an exciting, challenging role for which only the best will be considered. This position is in our Mission, Texas office. The primary objective of this role is to prepare cost estimates for large-scale heavy civil construction projects and structures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required.
4 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction or 8 years combined field and project estimating experience in heavy civil construction required.
Proficiency with HCSS estimating software
Establish complete estimate utilizing HCSS Heavy Bid software.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Very high attention to detail
Ability to analyze data
Establish and maintain job budget, correspondence, and job files for project records
Interface with owner, engineer, contractors, subcontractors and vendors, to provide engineering and cost analysis as well as value engineering when applicable

Nice To Haves

Produce Project Scheduling
Experience in TxDOT Type Projects
HeavyBid advanced entry skills
Have a proven track record estimating in Heavy Civil Road Work Construction
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assist with quantity take-off, pricing and bidding of construction projects.
Work in conjunction with Bid Team to prepare an accurate bid proposal.
Consult with vendors, personnel in other departments or construction superintendents/engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Subcontractor solicitation during bidding process.
Analyze plan documents and other data to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
Assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to Owner.
Establish the likely progress and completion rates, including allowances for bad weather and other unforeseen circumstances
Work with the estimating team to produce project schedules
Calculate a final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, and present a bid price
Assist with bid closeout and final proposal preparations
Assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to Owner
Assist with writing technical proposals
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management.
Travel as required to attend meetings, site visits, training, etc.