What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc.?
Loureiro Contractors, Inc. (LCI) is a Connecticut-based contractor with a broad range of experience in infrastructure development, environmental remediation, and demolition. Our in-house capabilities include site work; concrete construction; soil, groundwater, and sediment remediation; roadways; bridges; earth retaining systems; underground utilities; and UST removal and replacement.
We are searching for a knowledgeable and experienced Estimator for projects in the New England region. The Estimator is responsible for the accurate takeoff and pricing of the work, including all direct and indirect costs for heavy/civil/roadway/projects with values from $5 million to $200 million.
LCI’s goal is to hire individuals with a passion for construction to help us grow as a company, and in turn offer opportunities for personal growth within the company.
Responsibilities:
- Attend pre-bid meetings and estimate coordination meetings;
- Assess scopes of work to assign crews (labor and equipment), productions, schedules, materials and subcontracting opportunities to compile and establish pricing to cover project-related work activities from project commencement to completion;
- Accurately prepare direct and indirect cost estimates in HCSS Heavy Bid;
- Receive and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes, identifying best value;
- Create pre-bid project schedule to identify labor and equipment demands;
- Actively participate in and contribute to a safety-oriented work culture within the company.
- Promote workplace safety, encouraging safe work practices and ensuring compliance with safety policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study;
- Minimum of 8 years of estimating projects using HCSS Heavy Bid;
- Knowledge of site excavation and utility construction, materials and methods;
- Strong troubleshooting skills;
- Highly organized;
- Familiar with Site Development and Heavy/Highway Construction.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
- Able to push, pull, and place materials on level surfaces and overhead cabinets.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA without Sponsorship.
Loureiro Contractors, Inc. (LCI) is a subsidiary of Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc., an employee-owned (ESOP), full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Missouri. We are an integrated service provider with a strong commitment to building our team with the right people. The right people are those that share our core values. You will learn and work with some of the best and most experienced professionals in the industry. You will see how our company’s core values are instilled in every project and employee.
Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
