Civil Construction Estimator

Lohman Excavation is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Estimator in the Spokane, WA, and Coeur D Alene, . This is mostly a remote position. Lohman is aggressively pursuing Federal Forestry Contracts, Drilling Contracts in the Utility Sector, and State/Federal Civil projects in the Northwest, Montana, and California. Lohman Excavation is growing, and we are seeking energetic staff to pursue additional opportunities.

• Experienced in Federal Forestry Contracts, Utility Sector and State/Federal Civil projects
• Extensive experience with Estimating and Scheduling Software
• Skilled in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
• Knowledgeable of construction safety and current federal and OSHA requirements
• Advanced understanding of engineering plans and specifications
• Good knowledge of civil engineering construction techniques
• Experienced in earthwork, utilities, drilling, and structural concrete projects
• Excellent oral & written and communication skills
• Advanced PC skills

• Proficient in the use of unit cost modeling tools and providing improvement initiatives
• Manage the delivery of preconstruction services for projects, provide input, coordination, and problem-solving at all stages of construction
• Participate in the preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
• Meet with the client to establish the needs, requirements, and constraints of the project
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering construction documents, specifications, and related documents
• Identify and assemble the required bid package documents in advance of bid due dates
• Develop accurate estimates and schedules utilizing available tools, industry, and estimating best practices
• Estimate Civil projects that include earthwork, utilities, drilling, and structural concrete
• Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates for large or complex projects or programs in a timely and efficient manner
• Coordinate the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve any problems
• Control and manage the estimating process
  Facilitate go or no go decisions for upcoming projects
• Resolve issues with plans and specifications
  Participate in post-bid revisions, meetings, and negotiations

• Preferred bachelor’s or college degree in one or more of the following fields:
  Construction Management, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Business/Administration
• 10 years of experience as a civil cost estimator/quantity surveyor/cost manager
• A track record of winning long term, profitable frameworks targeted individual schemes
• Must develop an exceptional rapport with suppliers and subcontractors in the area
• Field experience is a big plus
• The ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with both internal and external clients
• Excellent attention to detail, proactive, forward-thinking with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and work to deadlines

Top salary and benefits package for the right person! We are a very energetic company with a great future.

Lohman Excavation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.