Heavy Civil Estimator Job Description

Heavy Civil Estimator Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Heavy Civil Estimator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Create, send and manage subcontractor requests for proposal;
  • Review proposal specifications and drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate;
  • Actively participate in developing bid package estimate documents;
  • Incorporate historical data into unit and man-hour figures;
  • Performs other duties as directed;
  • Security of shop drawings and building materials samples;
  • Preparing estimates up to $200,000,000;
  • Contract risk analysis;
  • Quantity take off;
  • Budget preparation and buyout;
  • Review cost estimates of others to assure compliance with plans, specifications and jobsite conditions;
  • Cost accounting for materials owner billings;
  • Provide and present value engineering options and costs;
  • Coordinate administrative staff in sending documents to vendors;
  • Conduct thorough analysis of drawings and specifications, ensuring required information is provided.

Requirements:

  • Ability to make decisions, work independently and coordinate estimating colleagues;
  • Working knowledge of takeoff and spreadsheet software. B2W estimating software and Project a plus;
  • 10+ years of Estimating experience on Heavy Highway, Bridge, Railroad projects;
  • Ability to meet critical project deadline, willingness to coordinate and work as a Team Member;
  • Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.