Project Estimator

Brewster Companies, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that specializes in heavy civil and transportation construction. As a rapidly growing company, we are looking for employees with a strong work ethic and great personality to join our team.

This position will be a vital role and in addition to our management team, work duties will include preconstruction and hard bid estimating. Brewster is seeking hardworking, motivated individuals who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career rebuilding and expanding our infrastructure.

Brewster Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer with advancement opportunities and a great work environment.

Benefits:

• Company Paid Medical Insurance for full-time employees.
• Dental/Vision/Life Insurance available.
• 401(k) with competitive company match.
• Union Paid Holidays available upon hire.
• Paid Vacation accruals upon hire.
• Strong Family Culture - Family-Owned Business.
• Growth Opportunities - Promotions from within.

Job Duties:

• Assist with managing and updating a log of potential opportunities; including evaluations of projects to determine applicability to our core competencies
• Efficiently and accurately perform takeoffs, calculation, and assembly of data.
• Develop a cohesive estimate structure supported by achievable preliminary work plans.
• Communicate with and expand subcontractor & supplier database.
• Negotiates the best deal for the company, factoring in safety, cost, quality & diversity
• Evaluates risks & determines risk mitigation strategies
• Manage projects, clients & field supervisors
• Perform preliminary scheduling activates & pre-job planning.

Job Qualifications:

• Construction experience in the Civil Construction field including the ability to read and understand civil plans and specifications
• Fluent with Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience with estimating software including HCSS Heavy Bid/ Heavy job
• Experience with construction plan take off software
• Strong written & verbal communication and people skills
• Solid time management skills & ability to self-motive to meet goals.
• Experience with DOT's and public agencies preferred