Civil Construction Estimator

Job description

• Generate detailed take-offs based on an accurate reading of plans, geotechnical reports, requests for proposals, and related documents.
• Reviews bid package documentation including plans and specifications to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Develop and distribute RFP's and RFI's as necessary.
• Compile takeoffs and build estimates using HCSS HeavyBid software for review with the estimating team.
• Correspond with clients, customers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and other necessary entities in order to submit a complete bid package.
• Create initial project schedules for submission with proposals as requested by the clients/customers.
• Help transition successful estimates/awarded projects to the operations team. This typically requires involvement in all project buyout and setup operations during the initial phase of the project.
• Upkeep of the estimating logs and other process-tracking measures.
• Negotiate with clients, subs, and suppliers as necessary.
• Work within our organization as a valued member of the management team.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 2 Years of Experience in Site Development or Heavy Civil Construction
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other Applicable Field of Study
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in order to meet project deadlines.
• Driven and capable of meeting project deadlines.
• Strong analytical skill and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Read and scale civil engineering plans effectively.
• Understands the importance of quality and accuracy.
• Proficiency with/ability to learn the following programs: HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Adobe Pro or Bluebeam Review, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite.