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iHire · 1 week ago

Heavy Civil Estimator

Brazoria, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Southern Gulf Solutions has partnered with iHire to find top talent for the Heavy Civil Estimator position. The Estimator will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of estimates for project bids and proposals, as well as involvement in day-to-day construction activities.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Quantify project components. EX: (Materials, Equipment, Labor, Subs)

Visit project to understand site conditions/restrictions

Work with the estimating team bidding the project to build the estimate, then price assigned items

Communicating and collaborating with the designers through the Design Build process to optimize the construction process

Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate

Provide accurate take-off

Prepare electronic bid files

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

Leading the team to close the estimates

Contact subcontractors, suppliers, and specialty services for quotes

Analyzing and entering quotes into Lump Sum or Budgetary proposals

Coordinating with subcontractors about prospective work

Qualification

Heavy Civil EstimatingCivil Construction TechniquesScheduling (Primavera P6)Microsoft ExcelHCSS HeavybidAutoCADField Operations ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good working knowledge of civil construction techniques and production rates

Knowledge of construction sequencing for schedule development

Flexibility with relocation for assigned projects

Minimum 5 years of experience as an Estimator working in all aspects of large heavy civil construction projects (Structures, Bridges, Railroad, Piles, Underground Utilities, Site Stabilization, Earthwork and Concrete Paving)