CSA Estimator III (Civil Structural Architectural)

Description

• Participate in cost/pricing reviews with executive leadership as required.
• Provide input on constructability and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, client expectations, and industry codes.
• Support risk analysis and contingency planning for CSA estimates.
• Review estimates for accuracy and inclusion of all deliverables.
• Performs own work and provides assistance to others as directed.
• Prepare detailed CSA discipline estimates for all project phases (conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents).
• Revises estimates when scope of project changes or other new information becomes available.
• Attend bid meetings and site visits to derive a work scope, deliverables, etc. as required.
• Uses various computer systems and software, including InEight Estimate and various Microsoft Products to analyze data and prepare estimate recommendations.
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Performs other responsible duties as required to support new project development and support of ongoing jobs.
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing for civil, structural, and architectural scopes.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to validate scope and pricing.

Requirements

• Willingness to work in an office environment on a 40-hour per work week schedule.
• High School / equivalent education or 4-7 years of experience working in the Industrial Construction or Maintenance industry as a craft worker.(Civil Sitework related)
• Ability to interact with customers, vendors and inter-company personnel on a professional level.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates concurrently.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills specifically in reading/writing as it relates to Estimating.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Current or Former Zachry Employee.
• The ability to travel for bid meetings and site visits (normally 1 to 2 days).
• General understanding of subsidiary work related to sitework development. E.g. subgrade prep, finish, soil stabilization, dewatering, conversions Tons/CY, waste calculations, haul distances, cycle times, etc.
• 5–8 years of experience in CSA estimating within industrial construction.
• The ability and willingness to work under tight time restraints.
• Understand cost and productivity experience and develop cost comparison recommendations for organizational consideration and decision.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of CSA systems, codes, and industry standards.
• Knowledge AutoCad and Bluebeam software.
• Ability to work in a group environment and willingness to share knowledge and learn from others.
• Can manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities in a logical, methodical manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Passed the Engineering in Training (EIT) exam or Professional Engineer.
• General understanding of Geotech reports and soil conditions and how they affect sitework development.
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Strong negotiation skills with subcontractors and vendors.
• Understands estimate types (Lump Sum, T&M, Fixed Fee, Budgetary, Unit Rates, Unit Price).
• Ability to compile material and labor take-offs and solicit/evaluate pricing from vendors and suppliers.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance