Estimator - Heavy Civil/Highway

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Desired estimating disciplines include earthwork, paving, underground utilities, and structures on transit, civil infrastructure, and highway projects.

Successful candidates will prepare detailed take-offs, solicit quotes, develop cost estimates, and close out bids.

You will have the ability to collaborate as part of large pursuit teams and provide consistent results under pressure.

The EI/EII provides support for single large projects or multiple smaller projects.

Primary duties include participation in bid efforts, working with teams on Design Build and CM at Risk delivery methods, and providing administrative support to the estimating department.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Entry level exposure to construction software but strong computer skills including the
ability to use spread sheets, bid management, and online plan rooms.
2.

Estimator will develop skills in Agtek, On Screen Take-Off, and advance to beginning
HCSS use.
3.

Perform basic estimating functions and position is primarily quantity take-off and vendor
solicitation.
4.

Attend pre-bid meetings and perform site walks.
5.

Support estimating efforts by take-off of work and self-perform estimates for work that is
primarily subcontracted out.
6.

Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment and subcontractors.
7.

Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
8.

At times, some field engineering duties such as submittals, RFIs, and assisting field
operations with is required

Minimum Job Requirements

1.

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or
related experience.
2.

Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
3.

Experience levels for positions are as follows:
a.

Estimator I: 1-3 years of experience.
b.

Estimator II: 2-5 years of experience.
4.

Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1.

May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
2.

Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
3.

Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
4.

Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/workday.
5.

Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis.
6.

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
7.

Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer
reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as
operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery ...