Position Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for estimating, proposal development and management for public and private construction projects, and assembling complete bid packages and proposals to efficiently, successfully, and profitably obtain and complete assigned construction projects. This position reports to the President.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop estimates ranging from $200,000 - $20 million from various types of bid documents and specifications and their key components such as bonding, insurance, indemnification and damage clauses.
• Ensure thorough and accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Thoroughly read plans and specifications and review for accurate scope of work and means & methods assessment.
• Visit proposed job sites (local\regional only)
• Attend pre-bid meetings
• Obtain owner sign-off on all bids before submittal
• Understand and be able to account for factors outside company control which will impact the final bid package
• Attend networking events to attract private work

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil, site work, underground utilities, excavation and earth moving.
• Proficiency with estimating software is REQUIRED (HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating System preferred)
• Experience bidding in the Northeastern US is preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and all forms of data entry
• Effective utilization of the internet as a research and information source
• Professional demeanor to represent the organization