Senior Construction Estimator

Senior Construction Estimator

Brayman Construction Corporation in Saxonburg, PA is looking to hire a full-time Senior Construction Estimator to manage our company's estimating process. Are you highly motivated to succeed? Do you have a thorough understanding of cost estimation and estimating procedures? Would you like to join an established company that truly respects and values you? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive wage, and we provide terrific benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), and wellness time. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a satellite office in Wytheville, Virginia and various project field offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. Incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business, we have diversified and evolved our construction services from a small bridge and concrete company. Today, we are a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients. Brayman Construction has expertise in a wide variety of projects including large scale complex bridges, deep foundations, marine and dam construction and rehabilitation, complex and heavy steel erection and rehabilitation, and demolition services.

We have a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional training for our workforce. We're proud to offer many vibrant career opportunities and welcome all candidates who have an affinity for serving their community and proactively seeking new opportunities. We love to promote from within!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

In this position, you play a vital role in our company. Every day, you arrive at our corporate office ready to perform a variety of important tasks, including confirming take-offs, reviewing work estimated, and making sure the risks associated with the work are understood. A natural-born leader, you oversee and direct the work of the assigned estimators and junior estimators as well as occasionally oversee our project engineers.

Using your organizational skills, you prepare project overviews and pre-bid information as well as perform specification and special provision reviews. You collaborate with our operational staff to validate any construction productions as well as the means, methods, and equipment ideas utilized in item pricing. No matter what, you ensure the costs estimated are accurate and as low as possible.

Demonstrating your commitment to safety, you adeptly navigate the pre-bid job sites you visit. You efficiently and thoroughly gather vital estimation information to help us continue to get awarded crucial work. Exhibiting great flexibility, you complete important additional projects and tasks as they arise. Seeing our company's success gives you a deep sense of satisfaction and you feel great knowing you are part of a successful team!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

• 10+ years of experience as an estimator in hard bid and unit priced work in a DOT or Federal contract setting
• Bachelor's degree in business, civil engineering, construction management, or other related fields
• Proficiency with the HCSS HeavyBid estimating electronic estimating system
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to prioritize estimating tasks and workflow to meet estimate review schedules and bid dates
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand project plans, specifications, and scope of work

Experience with scheduling and scheduling software would be a plus. Are you detail-oriented with exceptional time management skills? Can you remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a proven ability to meet deadlines? Can you work well independently and as part of a team? Do you have a can-do attitude? Can you communicate well, both verbally and in writing? Are you highly focused and driven to succeed? If yes, you might just be perfect for this estimating position!

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

The schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Some flexibility is required as travel will be required for pre-bid site visits as needed.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this estimating job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!