Civil Estimator

The Lemoine Company, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lemoine Company, L.L.C. is seeking a Civil Estimator to oversee the estimation process for heavy civil projects within the Infrastructure market group.

Responsibilities include managing full estimating cycle using HCSS, Trimble Business Center, On Screen Takeoff, and building accurate cost projections while leading teams and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has 6–10+ years of heavy civil estimating/management experience and a bachelor’s degree in CM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6-10+ years of heavy civil estimating/project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, estimating, and construction trades.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating/scheduling software; strong math budgeting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage full estimating cycle using HCSS, Trimble Business Center, On Screen Takeoff, and other tools.
• Perform self-perform estimates for civil and earthwork (labor, material, equipment).
• Prepare and present final estimate proposals to customers.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction.
• Oversee multiple projects with $10–$25M annual revenue.
• Review and approve subcontract payments and vendor billing.

Skills

Budgeting

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Trimble Business Center

On Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Office

Job description

LEMOINE, a Great Place to Work®-Certified company, is looking for a Civil Estimator. The Civil Estimator oversees the construction of multiple projects with annual revenues between $10 million and $25 million. This position is part of our Infrastructure market group, specifically our Civil Sector. The projects associated with this position will include, but not be limited to, the following: heavy civil, site-packages, road, paving, site utilities, etc. The Infrastructure market group will perform work for commercial, heavy civil, industrial, and municipal industries. At LEMOINE, we believe in achieving excellence in construction while enhancing the lives of all involved.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage full estimating cycle in HCSS, Trimble Business Center, On Screen Takeoff, and other software tools.
• Be proficient at self-perform estimates (labor, material, and equipment) for civil and earthwork.
• Prove ability by successfully compiling, creating, and presenting final estimate proposals to customers.
• Develops and maintains healthy internal and external relationships and partners with all stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Oversees the construction of multiple projects with annual revenues between $10 million and $25 million.
• Reviews, corrects, and approves subcontract payment requisitions and vendor billing for the project.
• Creates accurate monthly cost projections and forecasting for projects.
• Provides guidance and leadership to Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers assigned to the project.
• Implements QA/QC procedures for non-conforming work; ensures correction of any non-conforming work.
• Enforces and monitors compliance with LIFE Safe Work Practices with a focus on top (8) risks through completion of Job Site Safety Audit (not DBO2) once a month.
• Monitors and updates the project schedule and schedule logic and/or sequencing as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University in Construction Management, Engineering, or related curriculum or equivalent work experience.
• 6-10+ years of professional experience in Heavy Civil Construction project management, field supervision, or estimating/pre-construction roles for a Heavy Civil general contractor or subcontractor.
• Strong working knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and estimating for construction trades (all disciplines).
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, project management, estimating, and scheduling software programs.
• Solid skills in the areas of math, budgeting, and financial analysis, as well as excellent teamwork, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lemoine Company, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applications are considered without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, religion, national origin, or disability.

Only job-related factors will be considered in deciding applicants' qualifications for positions.