ESTIMATOR (Heavy Highway Construction)

Position Summary

Branch Civil is searching for a collaborative and driven Estimator to join our well-established, growing company.  The Estimator must possess a thorough working knowledge of heavy civil construction and site development as related to all disciplines. This position requires the candidate to be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic, and to be committed to quality. The Estimator reports to the Lead Estimator.

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assessing site risks and develop plans to mitigate

Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

• 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 the Lead Estimator and/or 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of previous estimating experience
• Strong math skills with a thorough understanding of geometry
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Understanding of geotechnical information
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