Senior Estimator

S&B Usa•Charlotte, VA

13d

About The Position

S&B USA Construction is a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team of experienced professionals demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and service on all of our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Our innovative solutions and customer focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality. What we are looking for: We are seeking a strong Senior Estimator with experience in the Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil industry with a focus and project costs, approach to means and methods and innovative ideas for winning bids. This is a great opportunity for a project manager or a project engineer to transition into the estimating or pricing field, empowering them to leverage their past expertise in pursuing high-ranking proposals for the organization. Extensive experience with alternative delivery methods - such as design-build, best value, CMGC/CMAR, and/or P3 is highly preferred. You will be joining a cohesive, experienced estimating team committed to consistency, accuracy, selectivity, and innovation. We offer multiple opportunities to grow professionally, enhance your estimating skills, grow professionally, and increase your value within the construction industry. Key attributes include strong technical and civil construction expertise, a positive attitude and solid work ethic, ability to work both independently and as a team player, reliability, humility and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Requirements

4-year Engineering Degree or equivalent Estimating experience
Technical training and /or related experience
Advanced math and computer skills

Nice To Haves

6 - 8 years working in the field of Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil projects
Design Build/ P3 Experience
HCSS Heavy Bid, Microsoft products, Bluebeam, Smart Bid, Teams, Share Point, CADD, Viewpoint Vista & P6 Experience estimating all types of projects/contracts
Experience supervising others

Responsibilities

Thoroughly review and understand the project specifications and drawings.
Exhibit a good understanding of how the owner pays for the Schedule of Values.
Produce accurate take-offs and pricing of Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil components.
Complete cost estimates on project from $10M to $500M price range.
Solicit subcontractors and vendors for quotations.
Prepare/manage Minority Participation matrix.
Analyze self-perform activities versus subcontracted.
Prepare/assist in creating construction schedules.
Prepare/analyze equipment utilization schedule.
Update databases with labor rates, vendor plug values and equipment rates.
Complete cost estimates for assigned scopes of work on larger projects.
Provide mentoring for less experienced estimators.
Exhibit good communication skills with internal staff, subcontractors, vendors, client representation, etc. maintaining ethical standards.
Participate in Joint Venture estimates.
Identify risks and opportunities for projects.
Coordinate quantity and cost comparison with Joint Venture Partners.