What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Civil Seasoned Estimator position at DBA Construction, Inc.?
Job Description
DBA CONSTRUCTION, INC. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Estimator to join our team in the Peoria, AZ area. This position will work closely with our Project Managers, General Contractors, and Sub-Contractor vendors. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is detail oriented, has a proven track record of success, and is a team player.
Responsibilities
- Review and understand proposal documents including specifications, plans, drawings, and associated information.
- Develop bid packages and prepare them for on-time submission.
- Determine works scopes and perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
- Contact suppliers and subcontractors to procure project quotes and information.
- Communicate with clients and project owners regarding estimates and projects.
- Prepare item resource requirements including labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor needs. Understand production rates and apply them to the estimate.
- Analyze subcontractor and material quotes for plan and specification adherence and scope completeness.
- Create project budgets and assemble job specific information for operations personnel.
- Attend preconstruction meetings and project site visits.
- From the site visit Identify project work site requirements and potential risk factors.
- Understand and develop project schedules and work activity sequences.
- Participate in estimate review meetings with operations and estimating personnel.
- Help with the migration of project information from estimating to field production teams.
- Support project management and field teams in project cost and production tracking and follow-up.
- Keep files and bid documents for reference and historical data maintenance.
- Help project management teams with change order and extra work pricing.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Five years previous construction experience.
- Five years civil construction estimating experience.
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints (often incomplete).
- Strong math skills.
- Blue Beam Revu, Heavy Bid (HCSS), and AutoCAD.
- Trimble GPS Rover and Data Collection experience.
- Well versed in technical aspects of civil projects, including machinery and equipment.
- Understanding of safety guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills with strong problem-solving abilities.
Salary: DOE ($90,000 to $120,000)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Flexible schedule
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peoria, AZ 85345: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000