What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Heavy Civil, Roads & Bridges position at Lunda Construction Company?
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future***
About Lunda Construction
Excellence in Construction since 1938
Lunda Construction is a major heavy/highway, civil and industrial general contractor with an uncompromising pledge to achieve the highest standards of Engineering and Excellence, with the Safety of the workforce and traveling public being the highest priority.
Building isn’t just a job. At Lunda Construction, it is our passion. With every project we undertake, we set the bar high and provide the best people in the industry, with a true love of what we do to make our Customers’ vision a reality. From inception to completion, we use the latest techniques and technologies to make sure that the project stays on point and on budget. Even after a project's completion, our post-construction teams work to ensure that our Customers are satisfied.
At Lunda Construction , we believe our work stands as a testament to the quality and excellence that we stand for as a company. Notable projects include the Southwest METRO Green Line Extension, I-74 Mississippi River Bridge, Saint Croix Crossing, Marquette Interchange, I-494 Airport to Highway 169 Design-Build, and the Southwest LRT Blue Line Extension.
Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent
Description
As a Estimator- Heavy Civil, Roads & Bridges at Lunda Construction, reporting to VP of Estimating, you will have the opportunity to:
- Calculate various statistical data, including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per person-hour, and equipment.
- Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
- Participate in developing project update and bid package estimate documents.
- Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures.
- Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited institution preferred.
- 5 years of previous construction estimating, engineering, or similar experience preferred. 8 years of additional relevant experience can be in lieu of the degree.
- Knowledge of construction materials and recognition of material designations (i.e. W section and HP section) required.
- General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
- Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems is essential.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam and MS Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate consistent ability to be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough.
- Solution oriented problem solver.
Equal Opportunity Employer