Civil Construction Estimator

Lohman Helicopter, LLC; Spokane (WA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Lohman Excavation in the Spokane, WA area seeks an experienced Civil Construction Estimator to pursue Federal Forestry, drilling, utility sector, and state/federal civil projects in the Northwest region. This mostly remote role involves preparing proposals, estimating earthwork, utilities, drilling, and concrete, and coordinating with clients and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has extensive estimating experience, strong knowledge of plans/specs, and excellent communication skills to support a

Qualifications

• Experience with Federal Forestry, utility, and civil projects.
• Proficient in estimation and scheduling software.
• Ability to prepare proposals and present to clients.
• Knowledge of safety and OSHA requirements.
• Strong understanding of plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of civil construction techniques.
• Experience in earthwork, utilities, drilling and concrete.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Advanced PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Use unit cost modeling tools and drive improvement initiatives.
• Manage preconstruction services across project stages.
• Prepare proposals for new business and client presentations.
• Meet with clients to establish needs and constraints.
• Gather construction documents and specs for estimates.
• Assemble bid package documents before due dates.
• Develop accurate estimates and schedules using tools and best practices.
• Estimate civil projects including earthwork, utilities, drilling and concrete.
• Produce accurate estimates for large or complex projects.
• Coordinate pricing development and apply to takeoffs and cost allowances.
• Consult with project personnel to resolve issues.
• Control estimating process and assist go/no-go decisions.
• Resolve plan/spec issues and participate in post-bid revisions.

Skills

Federal Forestry Contracts

Estimating Software

Proposal preparation

OSHA compliance

Engineering plans knowledge

Civil construction techniques

Earthwork

Utilities

Drilling

Structural concrete

Communication skills

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Construction/Business

Job description

Lohman Excavation is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Estimator in the Spokane, WA, and Coeur D Alene, ID areas. This is mostly a remote position. Lohman is aggressively pursuing Federal Forestry Contracts, Drilling Contracts in the Utility Sector, and State/Federal Civil projects in the Northwest, Montana, and California. Lohman Excavation is growing, and we are seeking energetic staff to pursue additional opportunities.

Experience and proficiency in the following major areas:

• Experienced in Federal Forestry Contracts, Utility Sector and State/Federal Civil projects
• Extensive experience with Estimating and Scheduling Software
• Skilled in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
• Knowledgeable of construction safety and current federal and OSHA requirements
• Advanced understanding of engineering plans and specifications
• Good knowledge of civil engineering construction techniques
• Experienced in earthwork, utilities, drilling, and structural concrete projects
• Excellent oral & written and communication skills
• Advanced PC skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient in the use of unit cost modeling tools and providing improvement initiatives
• Manage the delivery of preconstruction services for projects, provide input, coordination, and problem-solving at all stages of construction
• Participate in the preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
• Meet with the client to establish the needs, requirements, and constraints of the project
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering construction documents, specifications, and related documents
• Identify and assemble the required bid package documents in advance of bid due dates
• Develop accurate estimates and schedules utilizing available tools, industry, and estimating best practices
• Estimate Civil projects that include earthwork, utilities, drilling, and structural concrete
• Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates for large or complex projects or programs in a timely and efficient manner
• Coordinate the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve any problems
• Control and manage the estimating process
  Facilitate go or no go decisions for upcoming projects
• Resolve issues with plans and specifications
  Participate in post-bid revisions, meetings, and negotiations

Qualifications/ Licenses

• Preferred bachelor’s or college degree in one or more of the following fields: Construction Management, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Business/Administration
• 10 years of experience as a civil cost estimator/quantity surveyor/cost manager
• A track record of winning long term, profitable frameworks targeted individual schemes
• Must develop an exceptional rapport with suppliers and subcontractors in the area
• Field experience is a big plus
• The ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with both internal and external clients
• Excellent attention to detail, proactive, forward-thinking with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and work to deadlines

Top salary and benefits package for the right person! We are a very energetic company with a great future.

Lohman Excavation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.