Estimator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with related field experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Five years of experience in heavy civil estimating.
• Precise attention to detail and exceptional organization.
• Highly motivated self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with B2W or HCSS.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preconstruction efforts for design-build and other alternative-delivery projects.
• Review project pursuits and develop preliminary budget estimates and itemized summaries for go/no-go evaluations.
• Review, analyze, and interpret contract documents to understand the work and owner deliverables and prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates.
• Analyze historical data and use estimating software to calculate costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Develop subcontractor and supplier scope packages and conduct outreach to obtain pricing coverage as required.
• Manage the bid process from start to finish and report to executives for final close and submittal.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure materials are available at competitive prices.
• Estimate labor and equipment requirements based on project scope and schedule.
• Conduct site visits to assess project conditions and identify potential risks or challenges.
• Evaluate soil conditions, environmental factors, and other site-specific concerns that could affect project cost and schedule.
• Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summaries with associated cost impacts.
• Develop strategies and value-engineering solutions using creative and innovative thinking.
• Communicate and interact effectively with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to evaluate accuracy and acceptance.
• Work with scheduling staff and Operations to develop accurate bid schedules.
• Present complete and accurate estimates to support decision-making.
• Represent the company at pre-bids and site visits.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, pricing, and best practices.
• Contribute to improved estimating techniques and processes.

Benefits

• Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.