Construction Estimator

Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc.; Pilesgrove Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a skilled estimator to handle heavy-civil bid work in New Jersey. You will perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, build cost models, and coordinate vendor quotes to assemble competitive bids.

The role emphasizes using HCSS Heavy Bid and understanding DOT specifications to ensure compliant, accurate estimates. You will attend pre-bid meetings, visit sites, and support the project team through change orders after award.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1+ years estimating, project engineering, or operations in heavy-civil or highway construction.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Delaware DOT and Maryland DOT specifications is a plus.
• Comfortable in a deadline-driven bid environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform or coordinate quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Build unit-cost, man-hour, and crew-production models from historical project data.
• Solicit and negotiate vendor and subcontractor quotes in coordination with Purchasing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and walk sites to validate scope and ground conditions.
• Assemble direct cost estimates and analyze alternate construction methods.
• Recommend best-value approaches based on cost, schedule, and material availability.
• Support the project team after award by estimating change orders and extra work.
• Maintain estimating templates and historical job-cost references.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Bid preparation

Vendor quotes

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Estimate heavy-civil construction projects across earthwork, utilities, drainage, paving, and concrete. You'll work through quantity takeoffs, vendor quotes, productivity analysis, and bid assembly to put together accurate, competitive bids.

Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid and DOT specs is the differentiator.

Responsibilities

• Perform or coordinate quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Build unit-cost, man-hour, and crew-production models from historical project data.
• Solicit and negotiate vendor and subcontractor quotes in coordination with Purchasing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and walk sites to validate scope and ground conditions.
• Assemble direct cost estimates and analyze alternate construction methods.
• Recommend best-value approaches based on cost, schedule, and material availability.
• Support the project team after award by estimating change orders and extra work.
• Maintain estimating templates and historical job-cost references.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1+ years estimating, project engineering, or operations in heavy-civil or highway construction.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Delaware DOT and Maryland DOT specifications is a plus.
• Comfortable in a deadline-driven bid environment.