Heavy Civil Construction - Estimator

Estimator

The Estimator will develop detailed cost estimates and proposals for heavy civil construction projects. 2+ years construction estimating experience preferred.

• Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs using AGTEK and Bluebeam
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Calculate various statistical data: quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, equipment, etc.
• Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Participate in developing project updates and bid package estimate documents.
• Maintain files of working documents for back-up for estimate figures.
• Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data.
• Minimum supervision provided when estimating items in own discipline.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in B2W estimating software or equivalent program for Civil Estimating.
• Proficiency in Agtek takeoff software preferred.