Lead Cost Estimator - Remote

SES Constructors LLC is expanding its workforce and is seeking a Lead Estimator to join our growing Civil Construction Business Line. We are committed to fostering a work environment that offers long-term stability and growth. The ideal candidate should be versed in preparing detailed estimates for projects based on construction plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
SES Constructors LLC offers a great benefits package complete with medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, employer paid life and disability, 401(k) matching, and paid time off along with other essential benefits.
Job Location: This is a remote position and will require candidates to be in EST or CST, and travel may be required from time to time.
Produce self-perform heavy civil cost estimates including crew assemblies and production rates based on various project size, scope, and mix within the heavy civil market. Estimates should be based on the estimator’s experience and knowledge from working for a self-perform civil contractor.
Furnish accurate and clear quantity takeoff information to provide a detailed list of materials and assess the total construction costs.
Identify, source and analyze potential subcontractor and vendor quotes to determine comprehensive, best value partnerships.
Identify, quantify, and evaluate potential risks, and develop a plan for how operations will address them.
Collaborate with a team of in-house professionals from both the field and office in preparation of each estimate.
Meet interim estimate milestones to allow for successive reviews by team members and superiors, such as constructability and productivity reviews, to provide adequate time for re-calibration as necessary in order to meet submission deadlines.
Support constructability reviews through communication with the project team, designers, and subcontractor market. Obtain and thoroughly vet subcontractor and supplier pricing as needed to ensure comprehensive scope coverage.
Interact with Operations and support operational needs after award including potential alternates, options, discussion of bid-day assessments, and potential site conditions differing from those scoped in the contracting documents.
A bachelor's degree, preferably in construction management or civil engineering, is required.
Must have field experience in self-perform contracting of all civil infrastructure scopes of work including, but not limited to, earthwork/grading, underground utilities (e.g., water/sewer/storm), dewatering, demolition, road construction and repair, dam/levee construction and/or repair, and pavement / flatwork preparation.
Experience estimating federal projects is preferred.
Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules. The successful candidate will have experience with spreadsheets, word processing, CPM scheduling, and estimating software such as Bid2Win (B2W), HCSS Heavy Bid, etc.
If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the ability to maneuver around work sites, see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients. frequent opportunity to move about and to work outside the office environment for extended periods involving exposure to the elements with weather that will include extreme heat, cold, wind, rain or other inclement weather, walking over rough and uneven surfaces, and routine lifting of up to 35 pounds. If required, must properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times including but not limited to: hard hats, steel-toed boots, eye protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection. Job is performed in a combination of office and outdoor site locations. The office setting includes exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Outdoor settings include walking, driving, and carrying supplies throughout all seasons with exposure to heat and cold conditions, and potentially wildlife. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noise.
The BBCH family of companies include 8(a), small, and large businesses operating under the Aerostar, CCI, CSI, Herman, and SES brands. For three decades, our best-value companies have provided federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for general construction, restoration services, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, professional services, and facility support services.
BBCH gives lawful hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.