Bridge Construction Estimator - Heavy Civil - Base Salary to 120k/year - Emmaus, PA

Bridge Construction Estimator - Heavy Civil - Base Salary to 120k/year - Emmaus, PA

• Our client, a growing heavy civil construction contractor, is seeking a Bridge Construction Estimator to join their estimating team in Emmaus, PA. This position is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for bridge construction, bridge rehabilitation, heavy concrete, and other heavy civil infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will review plans and specifications, develop competitive bids, evaluate project risks, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deliver comprehensive estimates for public and private sector work.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents for bridge construction, bridge rehabilitation, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and self-performed work.
• Estimate projects involving bridge construction, heavy concrete, cofferdams, piling, sheeting and shoring, concrete demolition, box culverts, pumping stations, utility bridges, walkways, and architectural concrete.
• Utilize HCSS HeavyBid, Viewpoint Vista ERP, ASTA scheduling software, and Microsoft Office to prepare complete project estimates and bid documentation.
• Evaluate constructability, site access, logistics, weather impacts, permitting requirements, and project risks during the estimating process.
• Conduct project site visits when required to assess existing conditions and identify estimating considerations.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, superintendents, and field personnel to develop competitive and accurate bids.
• Develop value engineering recommendations to improve project cost efficiency while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Track material pricing, labor costs, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions to maintain accurate estimating databases.
• Participate in post-bid reviews and cost analysis to improve future estimating accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5 years of construction estimating experience with bridge construction or heavy civil construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong civil construction background with significant experience estimating heavy concrete projects.
• Experience estimating bridge construction, bridge rehabilitation, cofferdams, piling, sheeting and shoring, concrete structures, concrete demolition, box culverts, pumping stations, utility bridges, or similar heavy civil infrastructure.
• Proven experience preparing estimates that consider budgets, schedules, logistics, weather conditions, regulatory requirements, and constructability.
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid, Viewpoint Vista (ERP), ASTA Scheduling, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, concrete construction techniques, materials, equipment, and jobsite safety standards.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 90k - 120k/year range
• Benefits

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