What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Superior Construction?
Job Description
Superior Construction is currently seeking qualified Mid-Level and Senior Level Estimators for the heavy/highway sector and Industrial Divisions. Our primary operating markets include Northwest Indiana, Chicago, Indianapolis, and the broader Midwest region, encompassing bridge, highway, infrastructure, and industrial/petrochemical projects.
Additionally, candidates will be expected to provide insights into expanding and researching potential growth markets for our Midwest Business Unit. We engage in various contract types such as traditional bid-build, progressive CMGC, progressive design-build, cost-sharing, cost-plus fixed fee, lump sum, unit price, and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity procurements.
Essential Functions
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The incumbent regularly sits for long periods of time at a desk in front of a computer screen.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-time (flexible work options). In Person / Occasional Remote Available.
Office Locations
Limited travel for occasional pre-bid meetings, site visits, etc.
Required Education And Experience
We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.
To be America’s preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.
Our Core Values
Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.
Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Superior Construction is currently seeking qualified Mid-Level and Senior Level Estimators for the heavy/highway sector and Industrial Divisions. Our primary operating markets include Northwest Indiana, Chicago, Indianapolis, and the broader Midwest region, encompassing bridge, highway, infrastructure, and industrial/petrochemical projects.
Additionally, candidates will be expected to provide insights into expanding and researching potential growth markets for our Midwest Business Unit. We engage in various contract types such as traditional bid-build, progressive CMGC, progressive design-build, cost-sharing, cost-plus fixed fee, lump sum, unit price, and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity procurements.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate and/or attend pre-bid meetings/site visits
- Set up bids in estimating software
- Coordinate with the estimating department on bid responsibilities
- Subcontractor and vendor coordination/quote solicitation
- Takeoff and costing for bids or designated scopes of work
- Develop a preliminary project schedule
- Analyze risk for bids
- Evaluate and develop potential alternative designs or constructability options
- Participating in bid reviews
- Participate in bid closing/submission
- Coordinate project handoff from estimating to operations
- Develop and maintain relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
- Business development and pursuing potential bid opportunities
- Assist with the leadership and development of entry-level estimating staff
- Foster and maintain a safe work environment
- Market and promote the Superior Construction brand
- Help develop and mentor young talent
- Knowledge of the estimating process.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in estimating software (B2W, HCSS, or equivalent, Bluebeam, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
- Diversity and inclusion.
- Results-driven.
- Stress management/composure.
- Teamwork orientation.
- Ability to work under stress.
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The incumbent regularly sits for long periods of time at a desk in front of a computer screen.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-time (flexible work options). In Person / Occasional Remote Available.
Office Locations
- Portage, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Chicago, IL
Limited travel for occasional pre-bid meetings, site visits, etc.
Required Education And Experience
- BS in Construction, Engineering, or other relevant fields
- Minimum two years of heavy/civil construction estimating experience
- Estimating software experience (B2W, HCSS, etc.)
- 10 years of heavy/civil construction industry experience
- Estimating experience is a preference, but not required
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.
We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.
To be America’s preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.
Our Core Values
- Family
- Safety
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Commitment
- Empowerment
Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.
Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
