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Senior Construction Estimator

$86.7k - $151.7k

Parsons Company

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Construction Estimator to join our team! In this role you will get to perform estimating activities for a wide variety of project types and delivery methods.

The Senior Construction Estimator should have a minimum of 5 years of a combination of field and/or estimating experience, preferably with an at-risk direct-hire multi-disciplinary heavy civil infrastructure contractor. The ideal candidate will have experience on DOT/ Highway, Water / Wastewater, Industrial, and/or Commercial markets . Candidate must understand the essentials of heavy civil contracting business.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Develop comprehensive estimates in accordance with common construction estimating practices and software

  • Perform detailed review of project plans and specifications

  • Perform quantity takeoffs for civil and structural construction activities.

  • Prepare top-down conceptual and bottoms-up detailed estimates

  • Utilize HCSS estimating software to create activities, develop crews, and determine production rates to accurately reflect the means and methods required to build the work

  • Compare productivity rates with historical data

  • Coordinate with estimating team to ensure all contract scope is covered

  • Initiate contact and solicit quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers

  • Collaborate with other estimators, schedulers, and construction engineers to develop efficient construction means and methods

  • Actively participate in bid reviews

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Understand the essentials of the heavy civil contracting business, application of products, basic code knowledge, and good organizational skills.

  • Demonstrated experience with heavy civil estimating practices.

  • More than 5 years of related practical work experience in the direct-hire heavy civil construction industry familiar with products, methods, and estimating activities.

  • Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.

  • Excellent communication skills including ability to effectively present ideas and work product to team members.

  • Ability to work independently and within teams as appropriate

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience)

  • Familiarity with typical project controls and estimating software such as Microsoft Office, Primavera scheduling software, and HCSS HeavyBid is preferred.

  • Experience with CAD / 3D modeling is ideal (Trimble Business Center HCE, Civil 3D, OpenRoads)

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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