Estimator Heavy Civil

Thalle Construction Co. Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking a skilled and results oriented Estimator to be part of our growing team. The Estimator will report to the Senior Estimator and work closely with and support the estimating team. This role will interact with a variety of staff at all levels and uphold a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This position is located out of our office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, North Carolina and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the South East, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services. We are a proud representative of Tully Group . The Tully Group is one of the nation’s largest privately held, family‑owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey. Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including major medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, life insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace. Regional Office Location: Alvarado, TX Job Title: Estimator Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience. Duties and Responsibilities The Estimator’s primary responsibility is to support and assist the Estimating Team in preparation of bids and estimates by performing quantity take‑offs, data input, product research, and subcontractor acquisition. Participates in estimate strategy planning. Performs quantity take‑offs. Provides verification of take‑offs by support staff. HCSS estimate entry. Assists in HCSS database administration. Participates in bid review processes. Familiarity with subcontractor acquisition, scope verification, and negotiation. Provides product research and data input.Attends client pre‑bid meetings and job showings, visit job sites, and maintains a record of all verbal information disseminated by the client during the pre‑bid meeting and job showing. Has the ability to explain details behind each estimate, including the basis of the man‑hours allocated for each task, personnel resources needed to execute each task, etc. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team‑oriented environment. Displays superior written and oral communication skills. Employs effective listening skills. Develops tactful, mature, and professional demeanor with well‑developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse personnel. Conducts business with 100% integrity and professionalism. Occasional travel to job sites for pre‑bid conferences required. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements B.S. in Construction or Engineering related degree or commensurate practical experience Minimum of 2 years experience in estimating role. Experience in construction project management preferred, but not required with commensurate estimating experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. HCSS heavy bid experience required. Agtek experience. Ability to perform detailed take‑offs for the following work types: CIP & Precast Concrete, Structural, Earth Work, Utilities, and Mechanical Process. Familiar with reading heavy civil construction drawings and blueprints with detailed specifications. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines. Physical Requirements Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Tully Group