Estimator - Civil Construction & Infrastructure
Responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Estimating Department to produce cost estimates for both current and potential future projects. These projects span multiple lines of business including:
- Heavy Civil Construction (e.g., pile-supported foundations, large excavations, roads, bridges, site work)
- Underground Utilities (e.g., water, electric, gas, stormwater, sanitary, communications, fiber)
- Pipe Rehabilitation (trenchless technologies)
- Guide Rail and Sign Structures
- Renewable Energy (e.g., wind, solar, battery storage)
The department currently focuses on projects within a multi-state region in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States.
Essential Functions
- Develop complete estimates for assigned opportunities
- Create and manage schedules for estimate completion
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
- Review construction plans and specifications
- Determine construction means and methods based on site conditions
- Perform quantity takeoffs
- Guide and support Estimating Engineers in takeoffs and vendor quote solicitation
- Review and analyze subcontractor quotes for compliance
- Build detailed estimates including labor, equipment, crew productivity, and materials
- Present estimates to senior management for review
- Finalize and submit estimates by required deadlines
Minimum Qualifications and Required Skills
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in field construction operations
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
- Ability to develop construction methods and detailed cost estimates
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Familiarity with estimating software (B2W preferred; training available)
- Experience with Bluebeam, Agtek, and other takeoff tools preferred
- Knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera or similar) preferred
- Advanced Excel skills preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Core Competencies
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Trust-building
- Change leadership
- Coaching and development
- Effective communication
- Customer focus
- Commitment-building
- Team collaboration
Physical Demands / Work Environment
- Ability to move safely throughout the office and communicate effectively
- Prolonged periods of stationary work
- Occasional lifting of office equipment up to 10 pounds
- Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities
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