Job Description:
Your new company
You'll be part of one of the biggest heavy civil general contractors in the country.
As a Heavy Civil Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in the construction industry. Your responsibilities will include:
Project Estimation:
- Prepare accurate estimates for heavy civil construction projects, which may range from highways and bridges to water treatment facilities.
- Collaborate with the construction team to assess change orders and claims.
- Conduct quantity take-offs from project drawings.
- Incorporate addendums to plans and specifications into ongoing estimates.
Cost Analysis and Budgeting:
- Review cost estimates provided by others to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and site conditions.
- Analyze sub-trade quotations and liaise with subcontractors for clarification.
- Determine labor rates and equipment costs.
- Prepare budgets and buyout plans.
Value Engineering and Risk Assessment:
- Provide value engineering options and associated costs.
- Identify risk areas and bring them to the attention of risk management.
- Review job cost reports to improve estimating processes.
Bid Preparation and Presentation:
- Assemble bid estimates based on the original schedule.
- Monitor trade publications for project leads.
- Prepare bid bond applications.
- Create bid presentations for senior management.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of 15 years of heavy civil construction experience in a construction and/or estimating role.
- Thorough understanding of the heavy civil construction industry.
- The ability to read and interpret plans and specifications for heavy civil projects.
#1160573 - Carlos Sierra
