What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator I - Austin Bridge & Road position at Austin External?
Do you want to make a difference when it comes to building iconic transportation infrastructure projects? Are you looking to put your strong, heavy civil construction estimating skills to use while building roads and bridges? Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking a Heavy Civil Construction Estimator to be located at our main office in Coppell, Texas. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented construction professionals that want to excel with us.
Duties
The Estimator will perform a variety of professional estimating duties related to developing estimates and procuring work for heavy civil construction projects. Assisting in the preparation of cost estimates, preparing construction budgets from cost estimates, and handling contract administrative paperwork are some of the responsibilities in this role.
Responsibilities
- Estimate preparation and bid submission
- Contract risk analysis
- Business partner relationships
- Budget preparation and buyout
- Quantity take-offs
- Preparing estimates up to $200,000,000
- Schedule and manager resources required for estimating and bidding process
- Review cost estimates of others to assure compliance with plans, specifications and jobsite conditions.
- Security of shop drawings and building materials samples
- Cost accounting for materials owner billings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related degree
- 1-5 years' experience of estimating on Heavy Civil Construction projects
- Must have experience estimating projects in the heavy civil industry and/or TxDOT or DOT from another state
- Knowledge of HeavyBid by HCSS or other Estimating software
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.
Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Bridge and Road
A leader in the heavy highway and transportation infrastructure industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road has built landmark projects from Arizona to North Carolina, including complex urban highway interchanges, tollways, runways, port facilities, border crossings, automated people mover guide-ways and specialty bridges. Our customers rely on our expertise in construction management on conventionally bid projects and newer procurement methods, including design-build, construction manager at-risk and construction management/general contracting.
No agency inquiries please
Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, become the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.
