What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at The Middlesex Corporation?
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.
Position Summary:
The Estimator is responsible for the accurate takeoff and pricing of the work, including all direct and indirect costs for heavy/civil/roadway/marine projects. The Estimator directs all estimators working on the bid, manages the preparation of a pre-bid schedule, and assists with contacting, comparing, and selecting the appropriate subcontractors and vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures and report all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure we adhere to our Number One Core Value - Safety, first in everything we do.
- Work as integral part of our Estimating team to perform plan and specification analysis, takeoff and pricing of road, bridge, marine and other heavy/civil projects with values from $5 million to $400 million.
- Work with subcontractors and vendors to define scope, and perform subcontractor and vendor analysis.
- Assist with all Estimating functions for Lump Sum, Design/Build and Unit Price projects.
- Assist with the budgeting, purchasing and cost functions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or construction-related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of field construction experience.
- Minimum of 3 years as a full-time Road/Bridge/Marine estimator.
- Excellent computer skills and Heavy bid estimating software knowledge.
- Experience with computerized takeoff and/or design programs.
Necessary Attributes:
- Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities, management styles and team compositions.
- Strong analytical ability, the capacity to interpret data and make recommendations.
- Team player and with strong interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess strong technology skills.
- Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.