Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Estimator

The Estimator is responsible for the preparation and review of assigned roadway construction and/or asphalt paving estimate packages; implementing department standards and procedures while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of estimate packages. Company primarily performs construction activities involving asphalt paving/resurfacing, bridge construction, earthwork/grading, roadway construction/rehabs, and highway work.

• Read/review plans, proposals, specifications, RFP's, and any other pertinent project related documents necessary to develop a competent and competitive estimate/bid package.
• Solicit estimates from various subcontractors and vendors to prepare estimate packages.
• Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating as requested by management
• Review established labor, equipment, and material costs, for preparation of estimate/bid packages.
• Prepare accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
• Produce detailed, final contract estimates, for primarily Asphalt Paving and Roadway/Site Development Projects.
• Assess project exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Identify potential construction issues through the estimating process.
• Identify value-engineering alternatives.

• Working experience on HCSS software or other equivalent estimating software.
• Must be able to verbally communicate effectively; as well as written correspondence.
• Working knowledge of asphalt laydown and/or roadway construction operations.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints and written specifications.
• Attention to detail, including interpretation and preparation of spreadsheets and other data.

This is not an entry-level position.

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Estimator bidding asphalt paving and/or roadway construction projects.
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience, is required.
• Experience working for a General Contractor as an estimator bidding on Department of Transportation or other roadway projects between $1M and $25M required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including the physical demands below.

• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Employee may occasionally be required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb; when visiting construction projects.
• Infrequent ability to lift, up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
• Infrequent walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.

• Work generally is performed in an office environment, although periodic visits to construction sites and asphalt manufacturing facilities is required.
• Noise level in the typical office work environment is quiet; however when visiting construction sites and/or asphalt manufacturing facilities, various levels of noise, dust and other environmental exposures may occur; any exposure is within the established Permissible Exposure Limits, however Personal protective Equipment such as hardhats, hearing protection and safety glasses, may be required.

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships:
  Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.