Estimator - Heavy Highway

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters®

Together We Can Do Great Things®

This Is More Than a Job®

Job Summary 

The Estimator is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of projects to be bid. He or she prepares bids, selects vendors/subcontractors, and estimates self-perform crew compositions and production rates. He or she performs quantity take-offs using a complete and detailed understanding of the project scope.

Essential Functions

• Quantify project components assigned by the lead estimator
• Evaluate and prepare self-perform and subcontract cost estimates of assigned discipline items
• Visit the project to understand site conditions/restrictions
• Work with other estimating team members to build the estimate, then price assigned items in Hard Dollar
• Review plans and specifications
• Provide accurate take-offs
• Gain an understanding of schedule requirements and quantity breakdowns for each assigned discipline as it pertains to the P6 schedule, and communicate this information to the Scheduler
• Analyze and enter quotes into Hard Dollar
• Handle solicitation of subcontractors and vendors for their discipline of work
• Establish relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and specialty services
• On a design-build, communicate and collaborate with designers to optimize design
  
  

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

Required Skills & Experience

• 1-5 years of experience as an Estimator working on heavy/highway construction projects (Structures, Bridges, Underground, Earthwork, and Concrete Paving)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred
• Field operations experience is strongly preferred
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Additional working knowledge preferred but not required: Hard Dollar, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Terra Model, HCSS (Heavy Bid), and Primavera P6
• Flexibility with relocation for assigned projects
• Experience with design-build projects a plus
  
  

Benefits And EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com
  
  

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. We do not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status, and will not sponsor them for work visas.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.