Civil Construction Estimator

Moore Industries, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Moore Industries, Inc. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana seeks a Civil Estimator to lead bid development for civil projects in industrial settings.

You will perform quantity take-offs, prepare costed proposals, and collaborate with owners, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure competitive, accurate estimates. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of civil estimating experience, strong software skills (Sage Timberline, Plan Grid, Primavera P6), and the ability to review drawings and provide value

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of civil estimating experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; knowledge of local codes and safety regs.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates and required proposal documents for bids in a timely manner.
• Confer with owner, client, engineers, subs to resolve issues and provide cost-effective estimates.
• Perform labor, material, general conditions, and equipment take-offs; identify costs.
• Develop relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Create project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Assess execution approaches for cost effectiveness and technical acceptability.
• Develop procedures and guidelines for future estimates using past data.
• Provide guidance and training for less experienced associates.
• Offer value engineering options to the estimating team.
• Determine technical aspects and sequence of tasks for estimation.
• Develop bid tabs through complete document review.
• Attend client pre-bid and internal estimate meetings.
• Use internal processes to prioritize bid opportunities and draft RFPs.

Skills

Civil estimating

Bid development

Client coordination

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Sage Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Plan Grid

Job description

Position: Civil Estimator
Location of Employment: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Job Type : Full-time

Moore Industries is a 40-year industrial contractor delivering civil, industrial buildings, industrial HVAC, and facility maintenance services. In recent years, the company has been growing rapidly, strengthening its leadership, expanding geographically, and increasing self-perform capabilities across multiple disciplines. This growth is creating meaningful opportunities for talented professionals who want to grow, improve, and lead with purpose.

Responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to, the following:

Estimating Responsibilities:

• Develop estimates and required proposal documents for bids/proposals in a timely manner. Confer with owner, client, engineers, subs, etc. to resolve issues and provide the most comprehensive and cost-effective estimate.
• Completely comprehend the bid documents to submit RFIs for engineer/architect/owner review in a timely manner.
• Perform labor, material, general conditions, and equipment take-offs. This includes identifying indirect and direct costs.
• Develop positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Create project schedules utilizing Primavera P6 (or Microsoft Project).
• Assess various approaches to project execution to determine the most cost effective and technically acceptable option. Develop detailed execution plans to be submitted with proposals.
• Develop procedures, protocols, and guidelines for future estimates using previous project data.
• Provide guidance and training for less experienced associates.
• Be able to provide value engineering options to the estimating team.
• Determine the technical aspects of the tasks to be carried out using the most efficient schedule sequence.
• Develop bid tabs through a comprehensive review of all documents, plans, and specifications.
• Attend meetings as required (i.e. client pre-bid meetings, internal estimate reviews/development, Business Unit meetings)
• Use internal processes to evaluate incoming bid opportunities and prioritize on bid calendar. Develop request for proposal (RFP) documents for subcontractors and vendors.

Requirements for this position include, but not limited to, the following:

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil estimating.
• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Must have the aptitude to quickly learn new software.
• Must possess strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
• Must possess knowledge of relevant local codes and safety regulations as it pertains to the materials, means, and methods of a given construction project.
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and be able to maintain a healthy working relationship with a diverse group of individuals.
• Must be capable of simultaneously managing multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in civil estimating within the private-industrial and public sectors.
• Hold active TWIC credential.
• Experience in assisting and/or leading estimates involving disciplines such as architectural, mechanical (piping, HVAC), structural, etc. Training and experience with these disciplines will be provided prior to leading non-civil estimates.
• Proficiency in the following software:
  • Sage Timberline
  • On-Screen Takeoff
  • Primavera P6
  • Bluebeam
  • Plan Grid

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a motivated Civil Estimator looking for the next step in your career with a company that values purpose, passion, and perseverance, we’d love to hear from you. Achieve More. Be Moore.