Civil Engineering Lead Estimator

Description

The Civil Engineering Lead Estimator (Estimator I) is responsible for leading the creation of proposals and project support for large scale civil construction projects. Work will include many aspects of project estimation, scheduling, and project management for civil construction projects.

• Manage quality of work to include accuracy, thoroughness, and clarity.
• Performs work both in the field and in an office environment.
• Accommodate client and job site needs by responding to all inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who can leverage their education, and prior experience to estimate civil construction projects that are in the range of ten million to four hundred-million-dollars.

• Required Education: Possess a 4-year degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Ability to perform all aspects of project estimation including performing quantity takeoffs, calculating cost, assembling proposals, technical writing, leading customer facing presentations and negotiating contracts.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in estimating software, scheduling software, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, aerial surveying, and other engineering functions.
• Willing to mentor entry level employees.
• Experience with Estimating and Scheduling Software (such as Heavy Bid) is a plus.
• Must be professional at all times, as the position is customer facing.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Overnight travel to our job sites will be required at times, anticipated to be +/- 15% of workdays.
• Proficient with business software: Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
• Detail oriented with the ability to identify and current errors.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, MVR, and background check.
• Must be willing to work after regular business hours with work on weekends, and some holidays when necessary.
• Required Experience: Minimum, 5 years of construction experience in engineering, estimating, project management, project controls or similar capacity.
• Must be physically able to perform work outside.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a construction environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.

Benefits

Founded in 1960, Trans Ash is a rapidly growing civil land construction & environmental company. We are expanding our Engineering Department and are seeking to add an Lead Estimator to work on a variety of projects with our valued customers in the utility industry. This position will be based out of the home office in Cincinnati, OH, but will include +/- 15% of overnight travel to our out-of-town construction sites.

Trans Ash offers long-term construction project stability and excellent team culture and professional growth opportunities.

$100,000 - $150,000 Annually, subject to skill and experience level

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

• Life Insurance – Company Paid
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Options
• Boot allowance - Company paid - up to $200 yearly allowance
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• Short Term Disability- Company Paid
• Computer and Cell Phone
• Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Disability Options
• Temporary Living Allowance (if applicable)
• Prescription Safety Glasses - Company paid - up to $250 every other year

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance