Civil Site Estimator

SNI Companies; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful commercial site development firm is seeking a Civil Site Estimator in Timonium, MD. The ideal candidate will work closely with the VP/Chief Estimator on business development and accurate bidding for projects. Responsibilities include developing client relationships, preparing cost estimates using estimating software, and finalizing contracts. Applicants should have 10 to 15 years of estimating experience, a relevant degree, and strong skills in blueprint reading and software use.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of estimating experience in heavy civil/road construction.
• Solid experience with estimating software and blueprint reading.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience training/supervising assistant estimators.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships to generate new business opportunities.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for cost estimates.
• Create and submit job-specific contract proposals.
• Engage clients regarding scope and pricing.
• Maintain connection with project during construction.

Skills

Business development

Estimating software

Relationship building

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Technology or Engineering

Tools

Heavybid

Job description

SNI has an immediate need for a Civil Site Estimator to join a successful commercial site development firm in Baltimore County, MD!

The successful Civil Site Estimator candidate will work in conjunction with the VP/Chief Estimator to perform business development functions to generate new business opportunities for the company. This position is also responsible for accurate bidding of public and private jobs.

Responsibilities:

• Continually identify and develop relationships with strategic targets to generate new business opportunities.
• Coordinate with assistant estimators in the preparation of quantity takeoffs for use in preparing cost estimates.
• Utilize estimating software to assign requisite labor, equipment, material, subcontractor cost and productions to formulate an accurate cost estimate to be incorporated into a contract proposal.
• Create and submit a job specific contract proposal.
• Engage clients in discussions to answer questions and gain feedback regarding scope and pricing relative to client’s budget or competing proposals.
• Secure a commitment from the client to perform the proposed work based on the original estimate and the contract proposal.
• Finalize contract to arrive at mutually acceptable terms and conditions by which the work will be performed and paid for.
• Maintain connection with project during construction to ensure that the work is performed in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Operations to ensure negotiated estimate, scope of work, terms/conditions/exclusions and clarifications to contract are upheld.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of subsequent changes to the work including extra work and change orders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology or Engineering preferred.
• 10 to 15 years of public and private estimating experience in the heavy civil/road construction field.
• Must have solid experience with Estimating software (prefer Heavybid) and blueprint reading.
• Proven track record of establishing profitable relationships with decision makers at companies and organizations.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience training/supervising Assistant Estimators/Take-off functions.