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Zachry Construction Corporation · 15 hours ago

Senior Estimator - Heavy Highway

Katy, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Zachry Construction Corporation is committed to innovation and teamwork in the construction industry. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of estimates for heavy highway, road, and bridge project bids and proposals, while also participating in day-to-day construction activities.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist the estimating team through the estimating process

Have the ability to develop a green sheet and delegate estimating assignments to the team

Review plans and specifications

Develop thorough, timely, and accurate estimates

Visit projects to understand site conditions/restrictions

Assure the team's take-offs are accurate

Review and incorporate historical data from subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures

Coordinating with subcontractors about the prospective project

Work on a preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications utilizing Primavera P6

Work with the team to close the estimate

Qualification

Heavy highway constructionEstimating experiencePrimavera P6Civil Engineering degreeHard DollarMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordField operations experienceFlexibility with relocationTerra ModelBluebeamAutoCADMicrostationHCSS (Heavy Bid)Communication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedCollaboration skills

Required

5+ years of experience as an Estimator working in all aspects of large heavy/highway construction projects (Structures, Bridges, Underground, Earthwork, and Concrete Paving)

Previous field operations experience

Experience with collaborating with the owner, contractors, and other project team members to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility

Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility with relocation for assigned projects