Senior Estimator (Civil/Structures)

Description

• Review, analyze and interpret contract documents for complete understanding of the work and owner deliverables to provide accurate, detailed cost estimates.
• Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summary with associated cost impacts
• Provide creative and innovative thinking to analyze and develop strategy and value engineering solutions.
• Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance
• Present complete and accurate estimates to ensure confidence in decision making.
• Work with scheduling staff and Operations to develop accurate and precise bid schedules
• Review opportunity pursuits and develop preliminary budget estimate and itemized summary for go/no-go evaluation.
• Occasional travel to job sites for project assessments

Requirements

• Must be capable managing time for self and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently
• A remote/hybrid arrangement is available with the right experience preferably with Indiana or Illino is DOT experience. Depending on residing location, travel may be increased.
• Highly knowledgeable in earthwork, underground drainage, sewer, watermain and general roadway construction. IDOT and/or INDOT experience is preferred
• Thrive in fast-paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines
• This position is ideally based in one of our local offices: Rockford IL, Indianapolis IN or Springfield, IL.
• Company representation at pre-bids and site visits
• Effective communication and interaction with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Occasional travel between our Illinois and Indiana offices can be expected
• Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Site visits may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and exposure to outdoor conditions
• Proficient in Bid2Win or similar estimating software and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Primavera P6, Bluebeam and AutoCad experience is a plus
• Limited travel will be required for pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office, etc.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing during estimation tasks
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil estimating
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management and related field experience
• Extensive experience with earthwork and underground is required, PCC paving and concrete knowledge is a plus

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Compensation - Mid-Senior Estimator range - $140,000 - $185,000/ year but could be flexible with additional experience in closing bids and leadership
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance