Project Estimator - Infrastructure/Water Construction

Description

• Review owner plans and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project; develop plan for the actual construction to serve as basis for the estimate.
• Utilize engineer techniques and procedures to conduct investigation and adhere to standard company policy and procedures.
• Reviews all bid and contract documents and home office legal department opinions.
• Conduct site investigation prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present.
• Perform design work as required by the project that is beyond the estimator scope of experience; handle any major technical problems encountered during bid preparation.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Stay abreast of trends and developments, such as new equipment, methods and procedures that are developing in the industry.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Develop complete estimates for large, complex jobs.
• Prepare special engineering studies or reports required by certain bid items or conditions.
• Supervise estimators in the preparation of check estimates for other work, review estimates prepared by other estimating groups or JV partners to determine completeness of data used, procedures, and aid in resolving differences in bid items.
• Consult with owners on various problems discovered during bid preparation, design, rates, schedules, etc

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with highway, water, heavy civil, and/or concrete structures
• 5+ years of construction field experience preferred, 2+ years of estimating and precon experience also preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or construction-related technology, OR extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities described above
• Regular, reliable attendance

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance