Estimator

Job Description: Harrison & Burrowes Bridge Constructors is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Estimator with experience in bridge, dam/water and heavy-civil construction projects to join our team. Responsibilities: · Obtain and review contract documents to define scope and potential risks. · Develop comprehensive and accurate bid proposals including detailed quantity take-offs, preliminary construction schedules and solicitation of material and subcontractor quotations. · Break bid items down into tasks and develop labor, equipment and materials needs. · Evaluate potential subcontractor needs on a given project, descope quotes received to ensure completeness and determine what, if any, support needs are required. Maintain and analyze historical costs to ensure an accurate proposal. · Formulate contingency plans and effectively manage risks that may impact cost and time estimates. · Evaluate alternative construction methods and potential valueengineering opportunities. · Manage pre-bid development of project D/M/WBE & SDVOB plan and good faith efforts. · Accurately prepare bid documents for timely submission. Attend pre-bid meetings and travel to sites as required. · Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with executive management team. Work as a team with other estimators and project managers on a daily basis in all aspects of the estimating department. Help prepare post bid documentation for award. Attend/coordinate estimating handoff to the project management team. · Review performance of completed jobs with project management staff to identify lessons learned and to assist with future proposals. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or demonstrate comparable field experience. · Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bridge and/or heavy highway construction estimating and/or project management · A record of successfully estimating heavy civil construction between $1M and $15M. · Have a working knowledge of means and methods, crew composition, and production rates for heavy civil construction. · Experience with alternate project delivery methods such as Design Build is preferred. · Proficient in Microsoft Office software, Adobe or Bluebeam and Ineight Estimate or similar estimating software. · Strong attention to detail · Ability to problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to multi-task with strong organizational and prioritizing skills · Excellent verbal and written communication skills Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $85,000 - $130,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No