What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator-Heavy Civil position at Berg Construction LLC?
Berg Construction is a heavy/civil construction company. We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company that is seeking an Estimator to work at our Morgantown, PA office. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years estimating/project management in the heavy/civil construction industry. The position is also responsible for day-to-day operations of Berg's public and private construction projects.
The duties of the position include overseeing the accuracy and completeness of cost proposal preparation and the submittal of proposals to clients through either bidding or negotiation. Further, pursue Design-Build opportunities by identifying projects, construction partners, and design firms, as well as overseeing the cost proposals.
Job Description
- Identify and solicit projects to bid within the company's core markets.
- Analyze and interpret contract documents including engineering plans, specifications and geotechnical reports.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates using HCSS software.
- Perform quantity take-off analysis.
- Solicit and analyze supplier and subcontractor proposals.
- Prepare project schedules
- Work in a team environment, assisting and training other estimators.
- Strive to build effective relationships with clients, architects, engineers, specialty contractors and suppliers.
Qualifications
- Knowledgeable in HCSS or similar estimating software, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Auto-CAD.
- Experienced in preparing hard-bid, municipal and private marketplace cost proposals.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Construction, or Building Science; or equivalent 5-10-year experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in civil construction.
- Prior experience in an estimating team environment.
- Proficient mathematical and computer skills.
- Must be highly motivated, organized, and possess a strong positive worth ethic.
- A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Highly detail oriented with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment.