Construction Estimator

JW Resources; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Resources in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator for heavy civil construction projects, including highways, bridges, treatment plants, and rail transit. The role requires expertise with HCSS, Excel, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office, and involves bid preparation, design-build delivery, and strong coordination with suppliers and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will analyze project documents, prepare competitive estimates up to $100M+, and work with project teams to track

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proficiency with HCSS, Excel, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity takeoffs, pricing and bidding of construction projects.
• Assist with final assembly of estimate for presenting to owners.
• Capable of both hard bid and design build delivery methods.
• Work to develop and manage a strong working relationship with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to select and solicit high quality suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to estimate projects to $100M+.
• Able to review project documents for value analysis/engineering suggestions.
• Impact through review, coordination, submission, and tracking all project submittals.
• Perform construction design including form/pour drawings, major pick plans, and layout of pipe/equipment/conduit.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, and other topographical and geographical data to plan projects.
• Manage project controls and performance with field personnel to track, control and deliver successful results.
• Coordinate, submit, and track all project submittals.
• Generate job cost reports for all projects involved.

Skills

Estimating experience

HCSS

Excel

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

HCSS

Excel

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking candidates with 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction including highways, bridges, treatment plants and/or rail transit. Candidates should have experience with HCSS, Excel, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with quantity takeoffs, pricing and bidding of construction projects
• Assist with final assembly of estimate for presenting to owners
• Capable of both hard bid and design build delivery methods
• Work to develop and manage a strong working relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
• Ability to select and solicit high quality suppliers and subcontractors
• Ability to estimate projects to $100M+
• Able to review project documents for value analysis/engineering suggestions
• Impact through review, coordination, submission, and tracking all project submittals
• Perform construction design including form/pour drawings, major pick plans, and layout of pipe/equipment/conduit
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, and other topographical and geographical data to plan projects
• Manage project controls and performance with field personnel to track, control and deliver successful results
• Coordinate, submit, and track all project submittals
• Generate job cost reports for all projects involved

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in heavy construction, including: highways, water plants, wastewater plants, and industrial facilities
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering related field or equivalent experience