Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

The Estimator reports to the VP of Estimating and contributes to the overall success of the organization by assisting with preparation of cost estimates for assigned projects, participation / responsibility for the preparation of complete bid packages, participating in bid reviews, participation in post-bid estimate analysis and post project award support.

• Have a thorough knowledge of the plans, specifications, and all bid documents related to assigned estimates.
• Review and understand Agency Specifications, Standard Plans and Details applicable to assigned estimates.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job site visits and convey all information and photos obtained to the estimating team.
• Perform manual and/or electronic quantity take-offs from project plans, specifications, and standard details.
• Prepare summary review of individual take-off quantities and compare them to provided bid quantities.
• Participate in post-take-off handoff meetings and provide detailed review of quantity take-off’s performed by others.
• Document plan revisions, document discrepancies and assist in preparing RFI questions for review by the estimating team and submission to the client.
• Review, update and distribute changes to bid scopes / documents with additional bidding information (RFI’s, Addendum, Plan updates, etc.) via RFP software and Emails to prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid Software.
• Present prepared estimate to Senior Estimator / VP of Estimating for review to ensure accuracy, completeness and participate in estimate reviews to further develop estimating skills and refine prepared estimates.
• Assist with the preparation of formal Bid Forms, Statement of Qualifications and Bid Submission documents.
• Prepare detailed bid proposal / cover letters to be submitted to Clients.
• Ensure that all relevant bid documents are submitted before the bid deadlines.
• Develop relationships and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.
• Mentor and Train Senior Estimating Engineers and Estimating Engineers.
• Assisting in Post Bid Award preparations and Hand-off to Procurement Team
• Assisting in Post Bid Award Bid Hand-off preparations including Estimate Coding for Heavy Job, Subcontract summary for Contracts Team and participation in Estimating to Field Operations Hand-off meetings.

• High school diploma required; college degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Heavy Civil / Underground Construction industry experience required; 2 years of previous Estimating experience preferred; a minimum of 5 years progressive experience in quantity take-off and/or equivalent combination of field experience.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment alcohol and drug test.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and can perform tasks with limited direction.
• Experience with infrastructure projects including subdivision, roadways, utilities, earthwork, and concrete structures