Sr. Estimator, Heavy Civil Construction
About The Position
Reporting to the President, the Heavy Civil Construction Estimator will be responsible for calculating the precise costs of large-scale infrastructure projects to ensure competitive and profitable bidding. The ideal candidate will prepare detailed cost breakdowns by analyzing plans; specifications; site conditions; solicit subcontractor bids; calculate labor, material, and equipment costs, to create accurate, competitive bids; ensure project profitability and alignment with company goals. Key duties involve quantity take-offs, risk analysis, value engineering and collaborating with project teams for cost control and bid strategy.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience as a Heavy Civil Estimator, with experience in bidding earthwork, wet & dry utility and concrete flatwork projects;
- Experience within the private and public works sector, required;
- In-depth knowledge of heavy civil construction processes, materials and methods;
- Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat;
- Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
- Astute time management, attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, follow-through and customer service skills;
- Ability to work effectively alone and within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative team environment;
- Valid CA driver’s license, clean and insurable driving record and own vehicle required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, preferred;
- Experience with PlanSwift software, preferred;
Responsibilities
- Read, review and understand blueprints, heavy civil plans, specifications and site data for scope and requirements;
- Prepare accurate, detailed estimates for all project phases, including cost projections for labor, materials, equipment, production rates, subcontractors, etc., using project plans and specifications;
- Perform comprehensive measurements of project components involving earthwork, concrete and utilities, to determine material needs;
- Solicit and evaluate quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring full coverage of the project scope;
- Review and understand contract inclusions and exclusions;
- Solicit, evaluate and negotiate bids from vendors, while accurately measuring and calculating quantities of work;
- Identify potential project hurdles (e.g., weather, terrain, regulations) and factor contingencies into the final estimate;
- Ability to clearly explain prepared bids to management and answer questions on construction means and methods;
- Conduct visits to proposed job sites, meet with prospective clients to understand civil scopes of work, access complexity and environment impacts, before final bid submission;
- Identify and analyze potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies;
- Support cost management throughout the project lifecycle;
- Work with engineers, project managers and executive leadership to align bids with company strategy and feasibility.
Benefits
- $250 monthly stipend offered toward company health care coverage for employee only; enrollment eligibility following 60 days of employment;
- 7 days (56 hours) of annual paid vacation; eligibility of which to start accruing after 90 days of employment;
- 5 days (40 hours) standard CA paid sick time, allotted in a lump sum after 90 days of employment and at the beginning of the calendar year;
- 3 paid public holidays;
- Either vehicle or mileage reimbursement provided;
- Company cell phone provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
