Objective
- The position of Estimator will analyze, prepare and review bids (including earthwork, utilities, mechanical piping, and amenities) for heavy civil (roadway, highway, bridge) projects. Must have experience estimating on large ($50 mm plus) projects utilizing all delivery methods.
Regular Job Duties
- Review plans and specifications for general compliance and standard industry practice.
- Maintain an organized work environment and manage time properly.
- Responsible for review and understanding of all correspondence required during bidding phase of project including but not limited to: Plans, Specifications, Bid Forms, RFI’s, Clarifications and Addenda.
- Help maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Prepare sub-bid analysis documents for use by project team in qualifying sub-bids and material.
- Prepare electronic estimates including preliminary cost information.
- Prepare documentation and estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Show initiative and be willing to share knowledge and skills with others.
- Present information and respond to questions from peers and managers.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications
- Experience in any delivery methods – Hard Bid, CSP, CMAR, CMGC and Design Build.
- 2+ (two) or more years of field or office experience in several aspects of road and bridge construction
- A minimum bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or similar degree.
- Preferred but not required: Experience with estimating software such as AutoCAD, HCSS heavy bid.
- Versed in operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word.
- Ability to work as part of a team throughout pre-construction stage.
- Valid driver license for occasional, domestic travel (10%).
- Spatial Reasoning and ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and government forms and data.
- Full understanding of Construction Math concepts. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature. Some exposure to outdoors with changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, and wind. Ability to physically maneuver by foot minor obstacles at construction projects.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.
The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.