Senior Heavy Civils Estimator
About The Position
Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Western Region estimating team in Long Beach, CA. This position will prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for all scopes of work on a typical civil infrastructure project (structures, roadway, underground wet utilities, earthwork, etc.), including the interpretation and takeoff of project plans and specifications to complete a full estimate of the work. The estimator will be responsible for all scopes for both traditional bid-build and alternative procurement (CMAR, CMGC and Progressive Design-Build) projects for the region estimating team.
Requirements
- 10 years of estimating experience and/or related training with heavy Civil Infrastructure projects including transportation, water/wastewater, and structures.
- Experience with all scopes of a typical heavy Civils construction project and the ability to estimate or review all scopes as needed.
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) is required.
- HCSS Heavy Bid experience and/or related software for pricing work is required.
- Strong computer and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient experience with Bluebeam Revu is preferred.
- Building and managing a CPM schedule on projects is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with the entire estimating team to prepare accurate cost estimates in a timely manner.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
- Utilize HCSS estimating software to develop a comprehensive project estimate and ability to participate in the management of the estimate.
- Solicit material and subcontractor quotations as needed.
- May review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
- Identify and find ways to mitigate project risks.
- Ability to provide training and mentoring to junior estimating staff.
- Participate in the preparation and review of alternative procurement proposals.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
