Civil Construction Estimator needed in Columbia, SC! $110,000-150,000 per year. General Description
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of civil construction estimating experience, with an emphasis on heavy civil, site work, utilities, drainage systems, roads and demolition.
Experience Required Experience working for a Heavy Civil Contractor as an estimator bidding on site work projects, estimating projects that will typically range from $500,000 to $20,000,000 including subsequent change orders. Estimating self-performed work to include pricing the labor, equipment, and material costs.
Ability to solicit, review and prioritize material and subcontractor quotations for management review. Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases.
Ability to produce accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
Ability to produce detailed, final contract estimates.
Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
Ability to identify constructability issues through the estimating process.
Ability to identify value-engineering alternatives.
Ability to work as a team.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Project or Primavera, Excel, Word, and Adobe.
Must have experience with Agtek, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, Cad or any other takeoff / modeling software.
Ability to prepare construction handoff package after award and respond to field questions regarding takeoff subcontractor and vendor pricing as well as strategies used to prepare the cost estimate.
Work experience on HCSS or B2W software a plus.
Travel within SC, NC, and GA may be required.