Construction Estimator Mid-level

Be an instrumental part of an estimating team for cost estimates for bidding of heavy civil, transit, and transportation construction projects ranging from $5 million to $250 million+ including all essential elements and steps necessary for a successful bid; receiving and reviewing bid documents; assuming responsibilities for estimate development; assembly of Bid Packages to assisting with final Bid submission. Opportunity exists for transition to field role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Working as part of a Team as part of a coordinated effort
• Organization and review of plans and specifications
• Quantity Take-offs from plans utilizing various means, such as scaling, Excel and Agtek and Bluebeam Take-off programs. (Is this redundant given the next bullet?)-I took it off in the next level up
• Direct Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for both hard-money and negotiated work, to include cost estimate preparation utilizing Estimating Software (currently HCSS), analyzing, and establishing means, methods, production rates, and schedules
• Coordination with other Estimators and Consultants
• Assist in preparation of sketches, illustrations, and composites for use in estimate preparation and review
• Preparation of Sub/Supplier quotation request packages, communication with Subs/Suppliers, and collection and review of quotations
• Estimate close-out including Sub/Supplier Quote Comparisons

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. **

• 5+ years of construction experience or equivalent combinations of technical training and construction experience are required but exposure, experience, or internships are all beneficial to your candidacy
• Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree
• Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must
• Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses
• Experience in Heavy Civil, Structures, Transit, or Transportation construction is preferred
• Ideally will have worked as a Field Engineer on heavy/civil construction projects
• No direct reports initially. As responsibility grows with the company you may potentially have an intern as a direct report
• Interest or experience in Transit, Civil or Structures estimating and construction is ideal
• Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations
• Occasional Travel is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

What we have to offer:

• Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP structure
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to contribute pre-tax money
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary
• Dependent Daycare (including housekeepers, nannies, and preschool) expenses that can be tax sheltered through your FSA
• An EAP that gives you access to legal services such as will, identity theft and more
• An amazing employee training and continuing education system
• Nationwide opportunities
• Generous company contributions to 401k
• Generous company ESOP allocation
• Possibility for take-home vehicle