Estimator

Description

• Collaboration: Work closely with the project management, engineering, and construction teams to ensure seamless project transitions from estimation to execution.
• Estimation & Bidding: Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for grading and construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications, and other documentation. Develop preliminary project schedules.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of all estimations, bids, and initial project specifications to ensure transparency and accuracy in project initiation. Assist in oversight of historical cost database, bid management, and estimating software.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Solicitation & Coordination: Liaise with vendors and subcontractors to solicit and evaluate bids, ensuring all estimates include up-to-date pricing and availability of materials and labor. Perform quote comparisons and make recommendations for selection.
• Mass haul analysis.
• Client Interaction: Engage with clients during the bidding process to clarify project requirements, adjustments, and to foster strong professional relationships. Present and explain project proposals to clients, designers, and operations teams.
• Project Analysis: Conduct thorough reviews of potential projects to determine feasibility, risk, and profitability. Collaborate with the project management team to align project objectives and strategies. Compile project risk matrix and formulate risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires in-person work.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in estimation within the heavy civil construction industry, specifically with grading and wet utility projects.
• Willingness to travel within local areas.
• Highly proficient in estimation software (e.g., Agtek and/or TBC, AutoCAD, HCSS HeavyBid and/or Bid2Win, Bluebeam Revu)
• Previous field experience in surveying and/or project management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working in a team environment and handling client interactions professionally.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and the latest industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Highly proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand; Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to manage multiple bids and projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Professional, business casual office environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance