S&B USA Construction is a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team of experienced professionals demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and service on all of our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Our innovative solutions and customer focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an Estimator with experience in the Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil industry with a focus and project costs, approach to means and methods and innovative ideas for winning bids.

This is a great opportunity for a project manager or a project engineer to transition into the estimating or pricing field, empowering them to leverage their past expertise in pursuing high-ranking proposals for the organization.

S&B USA Construction is looking for individuals to join our cohesive and experienced estimating team. We strive to be consistent, accurate, and innovative in our approach to winning bids. We provide multiple ways to learn and advance estimating skills and thereby enhance each person’s ability to grow and become more valuable to the construction industry.

Important attributes include, good attitude, good work ethic, team player, independent worker, meets deadlines, is trustworthy and acts with humility.

Position Summary: Gather, calculate, compile data, and produce construction cost estimates for public and private bid proposals.

Expected Outcomes:

• Complete cost estimates for assigned component work scopes on small to large construction projects
• Assigned tasks are completed on time, in a professional and organized manner
• Calculations are accurate, and consider standard specifications, special project provisions, and project drawings
• Positive Company image is made with clients, potential clients, vendors and subcontractors
• Good working relationships with internal staff, subcontractors, vendors, client representatives, etc. maintaining ethical standards
• Independent and highly motivated individual with a Teamwork attitude a must

What you will do:

• Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Attend Pre-bids
• Visit Project sites
• Prepares quantity take-offs
• Contribute to Means and Method discussions to develop innovation solutions to construction plans
• Develop sequences and stages for construction plans
• Develop schedule time frames for construction
• Prepare layouts drawings for critical operations
• Identify and assess project risks
• Produce detailed cost estimates in HCSS system
• Solicit subcontractors and suppliers for quotations
• Maintains database with current contact information for subcontractors and vendors
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, enter in HCSS system
• Supports other department personnel as required
• Visits project sites to observe construction methods
• Updates skills for software tools and technology utilized
• Participates in bid review meetings with internal and joint venture staff
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values and goals
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
• Organization, accuracy, consistency and out of the box thinking

Essential skills and experience:

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or experience
• Advanced math and computer skills
• 5 or more years construction field experience or 5 or more years estimating experience
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications and incorporate their requirements into quantitative data.
• Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for creating and delivering project-related communications.
• Software experience a plus including HCSS Heavy Bid, Oracle P6, Bluebeam, Smartbid, Agtek, AutoCAS

What we offer:

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid PTO, 401k with a company match, training, career planning, and more.

Our preference is for all estimators to be in the corporate office but will consider situations where a hybrid work model may be considered.

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all of its affiliate companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, gender, genetics, creed, veterans’ status or sexual orientation.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact recruiting@shikunusa.com or 412-471-4200 ext. 1032

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