Estimator - Heavy Civil

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, offering our employees engaging and rewarding careers in the heavy civil construction industry. We believe that our company's success and reputation are dependent on the commitment and dedication of our employees.

Reports directly to the Chief Estimator or Director of Estimating. Estimator is responsible for working towards the annual booking goal, understanding backlog needs, and working to maximize profitability. The Estimator will prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity, for one or more disciplines, including the review and analysis of applicable project plans and specifications. The Estimator will be part of a team environment and may work with other team members based on bid needs.

The Estimator will participate in business development, industry events, and building customer relations, while conducting business in a professional manner, striving for team excellence, and emphasizing Faulconer’s Core Values at all times.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following list below.

• Follow in-house procedures for estimating. (Bid Books, Take-Off Forms, Sub/Supplier Solicitation, Minority Solicitation, Etc.)
• Review, discuss and incorporate similar past project knowledge, i.e safety concerns, productions, crew sizes, job costs into current job cost analysis.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings and geotechnical information, labor and material requirements, prepare itemized lists, site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and contents of estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors needed to perform the work.
• Write detailed scopes of work including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions and exclusions for bid proposals.
• Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal and value management information.
• Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss in weekly estimating meeting.
• Support Operations Staff as required
• Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, customer relationship management
• When feasible, visit current project sites to obtain knowledge of productions and means and methods of construction activities utilized by field personnel.
• Assist with creation of yearly Business Plan. Market research (lead sources, media, publications, interaction with GC/Owner/Architect/Engineer…) will be required for this
• Keep up to date with current market trends (competitors, who is building what, who does most of a GC’s work…)
• Maintain CRM database with relevant information.

• Actively engage in Business Development activities.
• Interface with Owners, GC’s, Architects/Engineers, and other contacts to develop future bid opportunities.
• Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines.
• Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors and other contractors.
• Encouraged to take part, participate, and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.

• Prepare and be responsible for Hand-Off Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff
• Provide estimating support for change orders as needed
• Participate in project “Kick-Off” meetings with Operations Staff
• Participate in Post Project Review Meetings with Operations Staff

• BS or BA degree in an area related to construction management, business, or related field experience
• 3+ years of direct work experience in a civil construction estimating capacity, including all aspects of bid preparation
• Thorough knowledge of standard estimating procedures and techniques
• Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processes
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical…