Civil Construction Estimator

branscomeinc; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Branscome in Williamsburg, VA is hiring a Civil Construction Estimator to provide complex cost estimates for site construction projects and to develop bid strategies and cost structures. The role reports to the Chief Estimator and emphasizes bid preparation, contract review, and coordination with field teams.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in building construction or equivalent experience, along with proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, and VDOT standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational, management and writing skills.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid software.
• Experience with Bluebeam software.
• Knowledge of VDOT specifications.
• Solid knowledge of construction practices.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain relationships with contractors, developers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Locate, procure, and prioritize bidding opportunities.
• Develop and maintain cost structures for bidding.
• Quantity take off.
• Bid preparation and costing.
• Bid opportunity tracking from location through award.
• Contract negotiation and review.
• Schedule project work activity with field supervisors and management team.
• Facilitate work efficiency to maintain profit goals.
• Perform other tasks as necessary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Management skills

Writing skills

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

VDOT specifications

Construction knowledge

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in building construction or related field

Job description

Civil Construction Estimator
Location: Williamsburg, VA

Major Role and Purpose

• Provide complex construction cost estimates for complete site construction projects.

Reports to: Chief Estimator

Description of Duties

• Foster and maintain relationships with contractors, developers, vendors, and subcontractors.


• Locate, procure, and prioritize bidding opportunities.


• Develop and maintain cost structures for bidding.


• Quantity take off.


• Bid preparation and costing.


• Bid opportunity tracking from location through award.


• Contract negotiation and review.


• Schedule project work activity with field supervisors and management team.


• Facilitate work efficiency to maintain profit goals.


• Perform other tasks as necessary.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in building construction preferred, or comparable combination of education and experience in a construction company.

Work Experience/Qualifications

• Effective organizational, management and writing skills.


• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid software.


• Experience with Bluebeam software.


• Knowledge in VDOT specifications.


• Knowledge in construction practices.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Physical Demands

• Job requires the following motions: driving, standing, sitting, squatting, reaching, pulling/pushing, and lifting.


• Required to drive.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

About Branscome

For more than 60 years in Virginia, our crews have been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on. We take immense pride in building the things that you can see, but also those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and out in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence.

Branscome’s vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end-to-end scalable solution for our customers. It’s the satisfaction of a job well done recognition of team effort and the delight of our customers that keep us creating infrastructure and connecting people.

OUR TEAM

When you work for Branscome, you join our innovative team in completing the area’s most important large-scale, fast-track projects. You help us provide excavation, site work, underground utilities, asphalt paving, ready-mix concrete, and more to a slew of satisfied clients, including VDOT, Norfolk International Terminal, numerous local governments, private developers, and corporate entities. At Branscome, workers take pride in their work and inspire each other with their teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm. This attitude of excellence generates the superior customer service that Branscome is known for.

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

When you work for Branscome, you join our diverse, innovative team. Our differences breed the ideas which fuel our success. Every aspect of our relationship with current and potential employees is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. This pertains not only to initial employment and working conditions but also to all actions affecting hiring, promotions and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required), compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Adherence to this policy and compliance with the law is expected of all employees.

Branscome EEO Statement

Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please email [e-mail] for assistance. We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.

If you need assistance completing the online application process, please contact the Human Resources department at [phone].