Civil Construction Estimator

SB Ballard Construction; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

S. B. Ballard Construction Company in Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our team. The role involves reviewing designs, quantifying civil elements, and developing pricing for bids, with a focus on design-build and CM@Risk projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of estimating experience, strong Excel and Bluebeam skills, and the ability to interact with AE’s and owners. This in-person position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction estimating, means and methods, and pricing.
• Past experience as civil estimator or on GC projects.
• Experience with AE’s and Owners in design-build/CM@Risk.
• Ability to read & interpret drawings and specs.
• Proficiency in OST/Agtech/Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specs to determine scope of work.
• Quantify civil elements on completed or near-complete designs.
• Develop knowledge of construction pricing and conceptual estimating.
• Network with subcontractors for bid input and product information.
• Complete bid comparisons and present findings.
• Participate in value management and learning within the estimating team.

Skills

Read drawings

Interpreting specs

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Networking with subs

Bid analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

On Screen Take-off (OST)

Agtech

Bluebeam

MS Office/Excel

MS Project

Job description

S. B. Ballard Construction Company , a leading General Contractor/Construction Manager servicing the Mid-Atlantic region, headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our team in Virginia Beach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the project design drawings and specifications to determine assigned scope of work
• Able to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Able to quantify structural and civil elements of a project where the design is complete or near completion
• Develop knowledge of construction pricing
• Develop an understanding of conceptual estimating
• Able to network with applicable subcontractors in discipline expertise areas for the purpose of obtaining estimate input, preliminary bids and product information
• Able to receive, analyze and complete bid comparisons in discipline expertise areas
• Develop excellent presentation skills
• Participates with estimating staff learning the basics of value management

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience and knowledge of Construction estimating, means and methods, accounting, document administration and a thorough understanding of industry practices.
• Past experience as civil estimator or on projects with a General Contractor
• Proven experience working with AE’s and Owners in Design-Build and CM@Risk Projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in MS Office with expert skill level in Excel
• Proficiency in On Screen Take-off (OST) or Agtech
• Proficiency in Bluebeam
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• LEED Certification ( preferred )
• DBIA Certification ( plus )

Search is currently focusing on eligible candidates residing within commuting distance of Virginia Beach job site .

The summary of essential duties and responsibilities listed above is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at our discretion. S. B. Ballard offers a very competitive salary and benefit package . The salary for this position is negotiated during the offer process and is based on previous experience as well as a variety of other factors. We are a drug free workplace and all applicants considered for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check prior to commencing employment. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction Estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
• General Contracting: 5 years (Preferred)
• MS Office/Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
• Bluebeam: 3 years (Preferred)
• On Screen Take-off: 3 years (Preferred)
• MS Project and PG: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LEED Certification (Preferred)
• DBIA Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23453 (Required)

Work Location: In person