Estimator – Heavy Infrastructure
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Salem, Marion County, Oregon, 97308, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Salem, Marion County, Oregon, 97308, USA
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Prepare cost estimates on proposals, projects, and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate, and meets the requirements of the Estimating Manager.
- Adjust productivity, material prices, and means / methods depending on varying project conditions.
- Review solicitation documents such as specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing.
- Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering, Procurement and Operations.
- Provide technical advice and assistance to the Estimating Team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity.
- Assist the Estimating Team with an independent assessment of an estimates accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction and home office costs).
- Coordinate the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances.
- Obtain and verify construction quotations for facilitation of construction projects, addendas and contract changes.
- Obtain and verify subcontractor questions for construction projects and ensures compliance with construction documents.
- Compile and analyze bids.
- Develop reports for all review processes.
- Provide constructability reviews and guidance to the operations team to ensure the preliminary costs of the projects.
- Actively research, solicit, and develop a network of relationships within the supply chain.
- Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontractors, and productivity analysis reports in order to continuously improve estimating accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field; equivalent combination of construction field experience, skills and training may be substituted.
- Minimum of 5 years of previous experience on heavy construction projects or industrial projects.
- Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil or water infrastructure construction.
- Strong understanding of civil construction methods, with a focus on treatment facilities, pump stations, & dams.
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to the discipline desirable.
- Proficient in estimating software (e.g., HCSS, Sage Estimating, Bid2
Win) and Microsoft Excel. - Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and mechanical drawings, specifications, & geotechnical reports.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to meet strict bid deadlines.
- Must be proficient in using MS Word, and Excel.
- Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
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