Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Cash Construction is now hiring a Senior Estimator! The Senior Estimator will bid and complete estimates for Heavy Civil and Single Family (subdivision road and utility) infrastructure projects. They have extensive knowledge of Civil construction means/methods, project schedules and costs. The estimator will be a self-starter and possess the ability to meet critical deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare bids, select vendors/subcontractors and estimate'self-performed' crew compositions and production rates.
• Make scope of work determinations and perform quantity take-offs.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients.
• 100% detailed understanding of project scope.
• Communicate and collaborate with wide range of individuals, including both Operations and other Estimating team members.
• Conduct site visits to assess project conditions and identify any potential risks or challenges.
• Evaluate soil conditions, environmental factors, and other site-specific concerns that could affect the cost and schedule of the project.
• Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summary with associated cost impacts.
• Provide creative and innovative thinking to analyze and develop strategy and value engineering solutions.
• Effective communication and interaction with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance.
• Work with scheduling staff and Operations to develop accurate and precise bid schedules.
• Present complete and accurate estimates to ensure confidence in decision making.
• Company representation at pre-bids and site visits.

Qualifications:

• A strong desire to learn and grow.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil estimating.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Heavy Civil construction. Specifically, earthwork, underground water, underground wastewater, underground drainage and street/highway construction.
• Experience with self-perform work.
• Sound organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Experience with Agtek Earthwork take-off software is preferred.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software is preferred.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.

What's in it for you:

Compensation, commensurate with experience. Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase. 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care). Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance Family & Lifestyle 15 days Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage Emergency Travel Assistance Program Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.