Heavy Civil Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Watson Civil Construction Inc. is a heavy/highway contractor specializing in FDOT projects large site infrastructure underground and road work with more than 300 employees working throughout Florida. We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company that is currently seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Estimator to work in our Tampa/St. Augustine/Jupiter FL office. It is a fast-paced environment and we work hard but it is rewarding being a premier civil construction firm.

The duties of the position include overseeing the accuracy and completeness of cost proposal preparation and the submittal of proposals to clients through either bidding or negotiation. Further pursue Design-Build opportunities by identifying projects construction partners and design firms as well as overseeing the DB cost proposals.

Job Description

• Identify and solicit projects to bid within the companys core markets.
• Analyze and interpret contract documents including engineering plans specifications and geotechnical reports.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using HCSS software.
• Perform quantity take-off analysis.
• Solicit and analyze supplier and subcontractor proposals.
• Prepare project schedules using Primavera P6 CPM software.
• Prepare risk assessment analysis through the evaluation of contract documents and geotechnical reports.
• Work in a team environment assisting and training other estimators.
• Develop standardized estimating systems and databases.
• Strive to build effective relationships with clients architects engineers specialty contractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• DOT experience is a must FDOT is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in HCSS or similar estimating software Bluebeam Microsoft Office Primavera P6 Agtek Auto-CAD.
• Experienced in preparing hard-bid DOT municipal and private marketplace cost proposals.
• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Building Construction or Building Science; or equivalent 5-10-year experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in civil construction.
• Prior experience in an estimating team environment.
• Proficient mathematical and computer skills.
• Must be highly motivated organized and possess a strong positive worth ethic.
• A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Highly detail oriented with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary is negotiable based on experience
• Relocation Assistance
• Health dental vision life short and long term disability
• 401(k) with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• PTO and paid holidays

Watson Civil Construction is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. DFWP

Job Type: Full-time