Civil Construction Estimator

Bayou Recruiting Solutions LLC; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayou Recruiting Solutions LLC is seeking a Civil Construction Estimator to join our Project Management Team in Louisiana. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in estimating for heavy highway construction, and will perform take-offs and prepare comprehensive cost estimates.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, plus in-depth knowledge of state and federal specifications, subcontractor quotes, and ongoing bid support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management required.
• 10 years experience doing estimation work.
• Execute take-offs of construction documents.
• Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid using state and federal specifications.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors and vendors for materials and labor as needed. / Prepare estimates by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred during the life cycle of a project.
• Develops and maintains company resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Help review bidding decisions for upcoming projects.
• Communicate plans and contract terms to relevant parties.
• Work with project management team to manage financial aspects of projects.

Responsibilities

• Take-offs of construction documents.
• Bid reviews and scope understanding for bids.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare estimates detailing materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors and overhead.
• Maintain resource information for products and vendors.
• Collaborate with project management on financial aspects of projects.

Skills

HCSS

AutoCAD

Field experience

Team collaboration

Civil construction knowledge

Supplier and subcontractor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

P6 (Primavera)

Estimating Software

Scheduling Software

Job description

About the job Civil Construction Estimator

What were looking for:

We are currently searching for a Civil Construction Estimator to join our professional Project Management Team during a time of rapid growth.

The ideal candidate should have a solid background history of project estimation, preferably in Heavy Highway construction.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations

• Bachelors degree in engineering or construction management required
• 10 years experience doing estimation work.
• Execute take-offs of construction documents.
• Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid using state and federal specifications.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors and vendors for materials and labor as needed. / Prepare estimates by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred during the life cycle of a project.
• Develops and maintains company resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Help review bidding decisions for upcoming projects.
• Communicate plans and contract terms to relevant parties.
• Work with project management team to manage financial aspects of projects

Skills:

• HCSS
• AutoCAD
• P6 (Primavera)
• Estimating and Scheduling Software
• Ability to work in a collaborative team
• Working knowledge of multiphases of civil construction
• Good relationships with suppliers and subcontractors in the area
• Field experience

Who we are: We are a Louisiana heavy/highway contractor specializing in concrete paving, site-work, concrete barrier installation and sewer, water, and drainage projects. From large projects to small jobs, our personnel bring their expertise and many years of experience to every project. We have worked with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the City of New Orleans, The Orleans Levee Board, the NO Aviation Board, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, and the City of Baton Rouge.