Heavy Civil Senior Estimator

Job Title

Prepare and submit bid proposals by analyzing and reviewing project plans and specifications. Engage in identifying opportunities for both public and private clientele, build and cultivate relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Continued involvement with successful bids. Working closely with Project Managers and Senior Executives participating in monthly project WIP reviews, site visits and change order negotiations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Project ownership from bid selection through final completion.
• Initial buyout and contract process including primary contracts, as well as assisting with material PO, subcontract and material PO negotiations.
• Request bid bonds and evaluate need for additional project-specific insurance quotations.
• Exhibit high-level organizational skills required to obtain, track, and submit time sensitive documents.
• Develop a positive working relationship with internal and external teams.
• Coordinate and support the management and accounting teams and other duties as required.
• Active participation with PMs, Executives, Administration, and Project Field Teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field experience.
• 10-20+ year experience in estimating heavy civil construction projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of heavy civil best practices including CPM scheduling, constructability review, value engineering, and budgeting.
• Proficiency of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software and Microsoft Office programs.
• Literacy of Primavera P6 scheduling software a plus, but not required.