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Job Description
Job Description
A leading heavy civil construction company is seeking a Heavy Civil Construction Estimator. You will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for private and public heavy civil projects. This includes analyzing project plans, determining costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, and developing detailed bid proposals. The role requires expertise in cost code bidding, job cost reporting, unit production tracking, and subcontractor negotiations.
Responsibilities :
- Review project documents to determine scope.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, focusing on earthwork, drainage, utilities, joint trenching, and materials.
- Research market pricing for labor, materials, and equipment.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids, negotiating terms.
- Develop accurate cost estimates, including direct / indirect costs and markup.
- Prepare detailed bid proposals with cost breakdowns and assumptions.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate pricing and execution.
- Track unit production and analyze job costs to optimize budgeting.
- Stay current on industry best practices and estimating techniques.
Qualifications :
Company Description
SBR is an award-winning Northern California recruiting agency experienced in placing talent for, direct hire builder positions. What makes us unique is our ability to help our clients achieve their objectives for growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage through innovative, cost-effective Builder staffing and consulting solutions.
If you are looking for top Builder talent to join your team then let’s talk.
Company Description
SBR is an award-winning Northern California recruiting agency experienced in placing talent for, direct hire builder positions. What makes us unique is our ability to help our clients achieve their objectives for growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage through innovative, cost-effective Builder staffing and consulting solutions. If you are looking for top Builder talent to join your team then let’s talk.
