Asphalt Paving Foreman

Fred Smith Company; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401K matching program

Job summary

Fred Smith Company in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their team. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy civil estimating, focusing on projects valued from 5 million to 50 million dollars. Responsibilities include producing detailed estimates from drawings and assessing construction risks. The company offers competitive pay, health benefits, and a strong 401K matching program. Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in heavy civil estimating.
• Ability to assess costs and risks effectively.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Estimate projects ranging from 5 million to 50 million dollars.
• Produce detailed, accurate estimates from drawings.
• Communicate effectively within a team environment.

Skills

Estimating self-performed projects

Working knowledge of construction assemblies

Ability to produce detailed, accurate estimates

Assessing site exposures and construction risks

Identify constructability issues

Value-engineering alternatives

Effective communication and teamwork

HCSS software experience

Job description

Fred Smith Company is currently searching for an experienced Estimator to join our team in our Kitty Hawk location. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ previous experience with an emphasis on turnkey sitework. This position is not an entry level role and requires demonstrable previous experience as a heavy civil estimator.

Job Requirements

• Estimating self-performed projects which typically range from 5 million to 50 million dollars including pricing labor, equipment, and material costs
• Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases
• Ability to produce detailed, accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings
• Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate
• Identify constructability issues through the estimating process
• Identify and propose value-engineering alternatives
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively and work cohesively within a team environment
• Working experience on HCSS software a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the USA
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a positive driving history

Fred Smith Company offers competitive pay and cost effective health benefits, paid time off, holiday pay and one of the best 401K matching programs in the construction industry. Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.