Estimator – Heavy Civil

Job Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for the development of bids based on drawings, customer specifications, and cost estimation requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Develop accurate estimates and schedules utilizing available tools, industry standards and estimating best practices
• Estimate equipment, labor, material, and subcontractors required for the job and coordinate input from other departments to develop cost estimates based on customer requirements
• Revise estimates when scope of project changes or contract revisions exist prepare request for quotations for purchasing components, and cost analysis
• Attend bid meetings and site visits to derive a work scope, deliverables, etc. as required
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
• Perform project control management as it relates to cost functions and formats
• Responsible for the administration of inquiry documents, scope of work, and schedule related to job
• Participate in the proposal approval process, development of bid, and estimating productions factors of cost basis
• Have General Understanding of:
• Materials required for specific jobs, and readily available in the U.S.
• Subsidiary work related to sitework development (subgrade prep, finish, soil stabilization, dewatering, conversions Tons/CY, waste calculations, haul distances, cycle times, etc.)
• Estimate types (Lump Sum, T&M, Fixed Fee, Budgetary, Unit Rates, Unit Price)
• Maintain thorough records of all project documentation
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting the Company’s safety culture.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or construction science related field is preferred
• 3+ years of experience in estimating position or equivalent hand-on field experience
• Experience in heavy construction industry, highway, road, and bridge construction including Department of Transportation (DOT) work
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid software preferred

Skills/Key Competencies:

• Working knowledge of applicable construction codes, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and employees at all levels.
• Strong communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents such as scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information.
• Must be proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills required to understand and interpret data and make recommendations to project management team
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Ability to quickly learn the organizations systems.
• Must be able to work non-routine hours, when necessary.
• Must have a valid, unexpired driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to travel to job sites and client meetings.

Physical Requirements:

• Will work in an office and job site setting (indoors/outdoors).
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity.
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Frequently communicate with other members of the team. Must be able to exchange accurate information in a clear manner.
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 25 pounds.

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer