Estimator

Overview

Estimate costs, schedule, and resources for large heavy civil construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• bid preparation
• design coordination
• schedule planning
• vendor liaison
• technical proposals

Tasks

-Assist with bid closeout and final proposal preparations -Design or coordinate design of temporary structures such as shoring, false work, cofferdams, formwork, and templates -Estimating a variety of projects and work types -Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates -Work with the estimating team to produce project schedules -Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work -Establish the likely progress and completion rates, including allowances for bad weather and other unforeseen circumstances -Assist with writing technical proposals -Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend meetings, site visits, training, etc. -Calculate a final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, and presenting a bid price -Analyze plan documents and other data to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates -Review material and labor requirements to determine whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components -Consult with vendors, personnel in other departments or construction superintendents/engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues -Collaborate with the design team to produce constructible and cost-effective permanent facility plans in pursuit of design-build work

Requirements

• 5+ years
• field engineer
• hcss
• hard dollar
• blue beam
• civil engineering

What You Bring

-5+ years of field experience with bridge, marine, large-scale concrete structures, or underground construction strongly preferred. -Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and routine keyboard operations -Experience with heavy civil estimating software: HCSS, Hard Dollar, Blue Beam, etc. -Strong organization and time management skills -Strong problem solving and decision-making skills -Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards -Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. -Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone -Effective written and verbal communication skills -Ability to analyze data -Excellent interpersonal communication skills -Experience as a field engineer -Very high attention to detail -Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology -Ability to maintain confidentiality -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management is required.

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Benefits

-Company bonus programs -401K with Employer match -Very competitive pay -Family-like company culture -Personal development opportunities -Area of Living Allowance -Optimal health, vision and dental care insurance programs with very low premiums -Opportunities to participate in local or worldwide community-based events -Tuition Reimbursement

About Traylor Bros., Inc.

-Now led by the third generation of Traylors, it thrives as a family-run heavy‑civil specialist. -The Underground division tackles complex tunneling—including soft ground, hard rock, EPB and drill‑and‑blast methods. -The Mining division manages shaft, decline and underground development from design through completion. -Owning four permanent equipment yards across the U.S., it operates a vast crane‑heavy fleet maintained by in‑house crews. -Standout feats include mobilizing a super‑crane via the Panama Canal for the Tappan Zee Bridge and post‑Katrina levee work in Louisiana. -Equipped for marine and water projects, it has constructed dams, pump stations, pipelines, sewer and harbor structures. -Known for taking on projects others avoid, it has completed more than 135 major bridges and 115 miles of tunnels.

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