Estimator - Heavy Civil & Underground Wet Utilitiy Construction
Job Summary
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Estimating Department to produce cost estimates for both current and prospective construction projects. These projects span multiple lines of business, including:
- Heavy Civil (e.g., pile-supported foundations, large excavations, roads, bridges, site work)
- Underground Utilities (e.g., water, electric, gas, storm, sanitary, communications, fiber)
- Pipe Rehabilitation (trenchless technologies)
- Guide Rail and Sign Structures
The geographic focus includes the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States.
Functions
- Develop complete estimates for assigned opportunities
- Create and manage estimate schedules
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
- Review construction plans and specifications
- Determine construction means and methods
- Perform quantity takeoffs
- Direct and mentor estimating support staff
- Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes
- Build detailed cost estimates with labor, equipment, 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
- 6-8 years of estimating experience on increasingly complex projects
- 8-10 years of field construction experience with progressive responsibility
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
- Ability to develop construction methodologies and detailed cost breakdowns
- Strong communication skills for internal and external coordination
- 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 and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
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