Civil Construction Estimator (Experience 3+ years requiered)

Experience Civil Construction Estimator

Title: Senior Civil Construction Estimator

Location: Virginia/Maryland/DC area

Department: Estimating

Summary

Analyzes plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare full project estimates for heavy highway and civil construction projects. Clients primarily include state DOT, county DPW, city and local construction depts., public utility providers and federal, non-defense related, infrastructure construction.

The type of work involved includes primarily public infrastructure in Northern Virginia, D.C., and Southern Maryland:

» Road, Highway and Bridge Construction

» Underground concrete structures (excluding building construction)

» Foundation (pile, caisson, etc.)

» Earth moving operations

» Utility construction for both DOT and public utility

Work is bid-build. Duties will likely consist of assisting in the selection of projects to pursue, assisting with creation of technical proposals and generation of compliant cost estimate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

» Directs and participates in obtaining quotes for materials and subcontractor participation, including generating the required minority and disadvantaged business plan necessary to meet the project requirements.

» Reviews, understands and incorporates project historical data to assist in determining appropriate equipment and labor requirements and production costs.

» Develops the Risk/Contingency factors and assists with the evaluation of potential costs and contingencies for bidding purposes.

» Assists in the development of a compliant MBE/DBE plan for subcontractors and suppliers that meets the Commercially Useful Function requirements of the owner and the project specifications.

» Assists in reviewing the bid and technical proposal details with company senior management and ownership prior to bid submission. Participates in review of required bid documentation, close-out process and submission of bid to project owner.

» Participates with estimating partners in bid preparation and bid review.

» Participates in project cost review meetings for on-going work to provide input on means and methods and provide continuity from estimating to construction.

» Works with the company centralized cost estimating software (HCSS Heavy Bid), to assist with improvements and refinements needed in that process.

» Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.

» Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and/or minimum 8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret owner project technical specifications, general standard specifications, construction plans and governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Office, HCSS or other electronic estimating software system. Extensive use of email, text and other electronic forms of communication is to be expected. Scheduling (P6) experience not required but preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day and limited to the Sagres Construction service area.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Women, Veterans, Minorities, and Disabled encouraged to apply

Benefits

401K with 4% Match

Healthcare/Dental/Vision Insurance

PTO/Vacation

Diverse and fun work environment

Salary Range:

$100,000.00 – $120,000.00

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000