Civil Estimator

All Star Electric; Covington (LA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Life insurance

Retirement options

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Résumé du poste

Red Ox Construction in Covington, LA is seeking a Civil Estimator responsible for cost estimates, take‑offs, and gathering information on civil projects. You will work with a team to ensure bids meet company standards across highways, bridges, utilities, drainage, municipal, and public works.

The role requires a Bachelor's in civil engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years in civil construction estimating, with strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 5+ years estimating experience in civil construction.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Detail oriented, strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.

Responsabilités

• Analyze plan documents and other data to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Reviews and analyses bid documents for items relating to project risk, cost or company capability.
• Confers with engineers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Reviews material and labor requirements to determine whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Organizes estimates, quotations, notes, plans, and other pertinent data for final pre-bid review and leads discussion of individual bid items.
• Calculates a final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, and presents a bid price.
• Coordinates bid closeout and final proposal preparations.
• Travels as required to attend meetings, site visits, training, etc.
• Reports status on assigned tasks and escalates any identified potential issues.

Connaissances

5+ years estimating experience

Problem solving

Decision making

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Description du poste

Red Ox Construction is looking for a Civil Estimator to join the team! In this role you will be responsible for cost estimates, take-offs, and the gathering of information on civil projects. You will work closely with a team ensuring each bid proposal is up to company standards. The ideal candidate possess the relevant experience bidding on civil projects such as but not limited to highways, bridges, utilities, drainage, municipal, and public works.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze plan documents and other data to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Reviews and analyses bid documents for items relating to project risk, cost or company capability.
• Confers with engineers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Reviews material and labor requirements to determine whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Organizes estimates, quotations, notes, plans, and other pertinent data for final pre-bid review and leads discussion of individual bid items.
• Calculates a final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, and presents a bid price.
• Coordinates bid closeout and final proposal preparations.
• Travels as required to attend meetings, site visits, training, etc.
• Reports status on assigned tasks and escalates any identified potential issues.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 5+ years estimating experience in in civil construction required.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Detail oriented, strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Knowledge and ability to use and comprehend advanced math and complete calculations.
• Competitive pay based on experience (BOE).
• Life insurance.
• Retirement options.
• Short term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement.