Estimator
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18 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive bids for heavy highway and infrastructure projects where the company serves as the General/Prime Contractor. This role requires a strong construction background attention to detail and the ability to analyze project data to develop cost-effective compliant and winning proposals. The Estimator will work closely with project managers engineers field staff subcontractors and senior leadership to position the company for success in both state and federal markets. Success in this role requires a competitive mindset with a drive to win the work balancing attention to detail with an aggressive approach to bidding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pre-Bid Administration
- Monitor and track advertised projects; assemble and maintain bid folders.
- Coordinate bonding insurance and railroad protection requirements.
- Attend and document pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess project risks and opportunities.
- Estimating & Takeoffs
- Analyze plans specifications and contract documents to understand scope risks and cost drivers.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs preparing labor equipment material and unit-price estimates to develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with profitability.
- Incorporate constructability resources productivity and scheduling considerations to ensure estimates are accurate and executable.
- Subcontractor & Vendor Management
- Prepare clear scopes of work for subcontractors and suppliers.
- Solicit track and evaluate proposals/quotes to secure reliable coverage of all bid items.
- Document acknowledgements and ensure coverage of all contract requirements including DBE/MBE/WBE participation.
- Bid Preparation & Addenda Management
- Assemble and submit complete bid packages using estimating systems (HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob and related tools).
- Track and incorporate addenda clarifications and revisions into estimates.
- Support post-bid activities including cost-code setup agency reporting and documentation.
- Compliance
- Ensure adherence to all federal state and agency requirements including:
- Prevailing wage compliance
- DBE/MBE/WBE documentation and reporting
- Bonding insurance and other contract requirements
- Data & Systems Management
- Maintain and update estimating data resources including:
- Cost history and unit pricing databases
- Bid-tab analyses and takeoff libraries
- Vendor and subcontractor databases
- Support continuous improvement by analyzing historical performance and bid outcomes.
- Collaboration & Project Handoff
- Work with operations staff to ensure seamless transfer of estimating assumptions and requirements following award.
- Provide support to project teams to align budgets schedules and productivity expectations with awarded scope.
Winning Work and Profitability:
- Ensure all estimates and bid submissions reflect the companys commitment to safety quality profitability and long-term client relationships.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve estimating practices and strengthen the companys competitive position.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Chief Estimator including occasional travel to projects and after-hours bid support (10-15 times a year to meet project deadlines).
Requirements
- 3 years of practical construction experience in estimating field operations or project management; heavy highway and PennDOT experience. A degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field is a plus but not required.
- Demonstrated estimating ability with strong math analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost history productivity data and bid tab analyses to support accurate competitive pricing.
- Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid HeavyJob and Microsoft Office Suite or the ability to quickly learn these systems.
- Knowledge of construction means methods and sequencing for highway bridge and infrastructure projects.
- Strong organizational skills and willingness to perform administrative tasks necessary to support the estimating function.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with team members subcontractors and agency representatives.
- Competitive mindset with a drive to win the work able to balance attention to detail with an aggressive approach to bidding.
- Commitment to safety quality compliance and ethical bidding practices.
Required Skills:
3 years of practical construction experience in estimating field operations or project management; heavy highway and PennDOT experience. A degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field is a plus but not required. Demonstrated estimating ability with strong math analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost history productivity data and bid tab analyses to support accurate competitive pricing. Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid HeavyJob and Microsoft Office Suite or the ability to quickly learn these systems. Knowledge of construction means methods and sequencing for highway bridge and infrastructure projects. Strong organizational skills and willingness to perform administrative tasks necessary to support the estimating function. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with team members subcontractors and agency representatives. Competitive mindset with a drive to win the work able to balance attention to detail with an aggressive approach to bidding. Commitment to safety quality compliance and ethical bidding practices.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree preferred.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
