SR ESTIMATOR

Position Summary

Branch Civil, Inc. is searching for a collaborative and driven Senior Estimator to join our well‑established, growing company. The Senior Estimator must exhibit a thorough working knowledge of heavy civil and site development as related to all disciplines and phases of construction. This position requires the candidate to be a self‑starter, have a strong work ethic, and to be committed to quality.

The Senior Estimator reports to the Lead Estimator.

• Performing quantity take‑offs, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction projects.
• Visiting the project site to develop a thorough understanding of the site conditions.
• Develop a clear understanding of the project specifications and bidding requirements.
• Compose and manage both verbal and written clarification correspondence with the client.
• Developing relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers through direct communication.
• Identifying constructability issues through the estimating process.
• Identifying value‑engineering alternatives and other opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.
• Leading the estimating team through the estimating process on select projects.
• Act as mentor to junior team members.
• Assessing site risks and develop plans to mitigate.
• Establish winning bid strategies.

• Reviewing estimates with project managers, superintendents and other estimators to ensure project costs are accurately captured in the estimate.
• Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assure compliance with MBE/DBE requirements of contract in bid process. Assure that all appropriate subcontractors have been solicited.
• Understand all safety, quality, and environmental standards and procedures and ensure appropriate costs are reflected in the estimate.
• Executing accurate, detailed and complete estimates.
• Develop preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications.
• Tracking and documenting historical data for future use.
• Appropriately represent the company during client interactions and other meetings.
• Prepare preliminary budgets for projects won.
• Perform new project hand‑offs to effectively communicate the project scope, complexities, and estimate plan to operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications /

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience in an estimating role in pursuits of $20M+.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior level estimating role.
• HCSS Heavy Bid experience required.
• Proficiency with Agtek earthwork software is required.
• Strong math skills with a thorough understanding of geometry.
• Understanding of geotechnical information.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Ability to anticipate and account for potential quality, safety, productivity and schedule implications in the production of the estimate.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and capabilities of manpower and equipment.
• Advanced understanding of bidding different contract types and the intricacies they present.
• Proven ability to manage multiple bidding projects at the same time.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive.

Preferred Qualifications /

Education:

• Experience in estimating heavy civil projects over $100M preferred.
• Design‑Build Experience is desired.
• Joint Venture bidding experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microstation is a plus.

Budgets/Cost Control

Acting Decisively

Technical Skills

Delivering High Quality Work

Working with Financial Information

Travel is estimated at approximately 20%. Occasional travel to other regions of the country and overnight stays.

This position will occasionally supervise up to 4 employees.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance…