SR ESTIMATOR - Heavy Civil Construction

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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
• 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

• 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 communicate technical information both orally and in writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• 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
• Effectively perform job duties while maintaining the company’s core values

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

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