What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Manhattan Road & Bridge?
Manhattan Road & Bridge Company provides bridge and heavy infrastructure civil construction services throughout Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Florida. We perform turn-key bridge, bridge repair, grading, surfacing, and pile-driving projects.
Our reputation for quality, safety and on-time completion has built a name of trust and reliability. With over half a century of bridge building experience, Manhattan Road & Bridge Company’s award-winning building practices deliver excellence.
Our Corporate Office (Tulsa, Oklahoma) is currently seeking an Estimator to join our preconstruction and estimating staff. This position will office in one of Manhattan’s division offices (Tulsa, OK, Oklahoma City, OK, or Springdale, AR). Qualified candidates will possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related degree
- Experience estimating and/or constructing projects in heavy civil or DOT industries
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to use take-off software (ie. AutoCAD, Agtek Earthwork, and Bluebeam, HCSS Plans), and familiarity with HCSS Heavy-Bid software (or similar) – preferred.
Summary of Position:
As an estimator, you will perform a variety of estimating and preconstruction duties; including but not limited to developing detailed cost estimates and procuring work for heavy civil construction projects. The estimator will also prepare budgets from cost estimates and participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts.
In addition:
- Quantity take-offs
- Contract risk analysis
- Subcontractor and vendor solicitation and coordination
- Estimate preparation and bid-submission
- Budget preparation and buyout
- Assist with purchase order and subcontract production.
- Organize estimate hand-offs and articulate bidding logic, strategy, and details to operations staff
- Maintain accurate cost history database
- Assist in change order preparation and negotiations alongside project management staff
Manhattan Road and Bridge offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered and only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.