Estimator Heavy Highway Construction Industry

Estimator Heavy & Highway Construction Industry
Position Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for estimating proposal development and management for public and private construction projects and assembling complete bid packages and proposals to efficiently successfully and profitably obtain and complete assigned construction projects. This position reports to the President.

Responsibilities include:
Develop estimates ranging from $200000 $20 million from various types of bid documents and specifications and their key components such as bonding insurance indemnification and damage clauses.
Ensure thorough and accurate quantity takeoffs.
Thoroughly read plans and specifications and review for accurate scope of work and means & methods assessment.
Visit proposed job sites (localregional only)
Attend prebid meetings
Obtain owner signoff on all bids before submittal
Understand and be able to account for factors outside company control which will impact the final bid package
Attend networking events to attract private work

Qualifications
REQUIRED: 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil site work
underground utilities excavation and earth moving.
Proficiency with estimating software is REQUIRED (HCSS HeavyBid Estimating System preferred)
Experience bidding in the Northeastern US is preferred.
Proficiency in Word Excel and Outlook and all forms of data entry
Effective utilization of the internet as a research and information source
Professional demeanor to represent the organization.