TITLE: Construction Cost Estimator-Civil/Site

Construction Cost Estimator wanted with experience in heavy and highway, sitework, utilities, environmental remediation, structural concrete, and small span bridges including but not limited to dewatering and handling of water. Individual must have knowledge of budgeting, estimating, scheduling, purchasing and overall site work project management.

ABOUT US:

LaRosa Construction Co., Inc. was started in 1953 in Meriden, CT. Our primary focus is sitework and utilities for both public and private clients, bidding as a prime contractor and subcontractor to qualified General Contractors. Our portfolio includes everything from full sitework packages and bridge and culvert work to beautification projects throughout Connecticut and at many of the state’s landmark facilities. To learn more about LaRosa Construction Co., Inc., please visit our website www.larosacc.com.

DESCRIPTION OF ROLE AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

-Ability to read and interpret construction contract documents as it regards estimate preparation and must be able to derive length, area, and volume; Prepare hard cost estimates for competitive bidding of both public and private projects.

-Ability to derive labor, material, and equipment costs in a comprehensive manner such that the bid review team will be able to understand your hard cost approach prior to bid day.

-Responsible for the coordination of construction plans, specifications, addendums, sketches, request for information, bid documents, contract documents, submittals, schedules, and other correspondence.

-Attend pre-bid meetings and preparation of bid packages ensuring packages are thoroughly complete and filed on time. Assignments are time sensitive and must be completed before the date established for internal review.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED QUALITIES:

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management; Estimating or Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.

Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal; considerable knowledge of business communications.

Field experience is a plus but not required.

40-hour minimum work week Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be required to accommodate due dates.

Applicant should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Project; a working knowledge of at least one of the following on and off-screen takeoff applications such as Stack, Square Takeoff, eTakeoff, ProEst, Clear Estimates, HCSS, PayDirt, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, PrebuiltML and Buildee.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

We pride ourselves on providing our employees with competitive salaries and a full suite of benefits that includes:

-401K Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing.

-Employer paid and optional voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance.

-Industry leading health benefits with medical, dental, and vision insurance.

-Paid time off including 6 paid holidays per year.

-Company vehicle.

-Competitive Compensation – Salary to commensurate with experience.

LaRosa Construction Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you thrive working with a team that values accomplishing great outcomes, you love to learn and grow as a person and team member, and want to make a difference in the construction industry, then we want to hear from you.

Please remit resume to:

employment@larosacc.com

LaRosa Construction Co., Inc.

1415 North Colony Road

Meriden, CT 06450

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Meriden, CT 06450: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person