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Job Description
Job Summary
Responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Estimating Department to produce cost estimates for current and potential future construction projects. These projects span various lines of business, including:
- Heavy Civil (e.g., foundations, excavations, roads, bridges, site work)
- Underground Utilities (e.g., water, electric, gas, stormwater, sanitary, communications, fiber)
- Pipe Rehabilitation (trenchless methods)
- Guide Rail and Sign Structures
- Renewable Energy (e.g., wind, solar, battery storage)
The department focuses on projects across multiple regions in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States.Essential Functions
- Develop complete estimates for assigned opportunities
- Create schedules to ensure timely completion of estimates
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
- Review construction plans and understand project scope
- Determine construction means and methods based on site conditions
- Analyze project specifications for specific requirements
- Perform quantity takeoffs
- Guide and support estimating engineers in takeoffs and vendor outreach
- Review and validate subcontractor quotes
- Build detailed estimates including labor, equipment, crew productivity, and materials
- Present estimates to senior management for review
- Finalize and submit estimates by required deadlines
Minimum Qualifications and Required Skills
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred
- 8-10 years of experience in construction operations with progressive responsibility
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings and specifications
- Ability to determine construction methods and develop detailed estimates
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Familiarity with estimating software (training provided if needed)
- Experience with digital takeoff tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Agtek) preferred
- Knowledge of scheduling software (e.g., Primavera) preferred
- Advanced Excel skills preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite