What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Heavy Highway/Civil position at Bell & Associates LLC?
Job Summary
BELL Construction is hiring for an Estimator to join their Heavy Highway team in Brentwood, TN. The Estimator will responsible for preparing complete, accurate estimates for all contract types, and follows up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure bids are received as required.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepares accurate estimates for material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, and construction facilities.
- Maintains relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Attends on-site, pre-bid/proposal conferences and makes site visits.
- Develops and reviews subcontractor scopes of work and bid packages and accepts, reviews, and analyzes subcontractor quotes for best value.
- Ensures compliance with all specifications, contract requirements, and Bid Invitations.
- Presents cost estimates for customer proposals, considering general and special conditions.
- Prepares scope specifications and requirements, prepares and inputs project schedules, performs quantity take- offs, prepares cost summary sheets, and inputs quantities into estimating software.
- Maintains an accurate, current database of cost codes and accounts for historical data.
- Evaluates Company jobs against as-contracted estimates to confirm accuracy of estimate.
- Utilizes the appropriate company and industry historical data for pricing estimates.
- Communicates effectively with subcontractors and vendors during the estimating process.
- Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Ensures the proper scope of work from subcontractors and suppliers on bid day.
- Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensures adequate subcontractor and supplier scope and bid submissions.
- Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades.
- Accurately assigns subcontractors to the size and scope of each bid project.
- Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Minimum required – Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum required – Two (2) years related estimating experience.
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Heavy Bid, Outlook, and Word.
- Knowledge in Bluebeam, Agtek, and Aashtoware preferred.
- Excellent Project Estimating skills, including execution of engineering calculations and ability to effectively communicate with Owners, Engineers, Project Managers, Subcontractors, and Vendors using engineering nomenclature.
- Competent in reading, understanding, and organizing construction plans and specifications.
- Ability to work independently under pressure while exercising excellent judgement and meeting established deadlines.
BELL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
