Construction Estimator (Civil Engineering) - Branford, CT

FutureRecruit; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great team environment!

Manager is well respected by team!

Inclusive Workplace

Awesome career development opportunities!

Competitive Rates

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to leverage your extensive experience in estimating heavy highway and civil projects. You will be responsible for reviewing bid documents, developing comprehensive estimates, and communicating with subcontractors. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace, providing excellent career development opportunities and a supportive environment. If you are passionate about construction and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Superintendent or Project Manager.
• 7+ years estimating heavy highway and/or civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute bid documents, ensuring completeness and clarity.
• Develop budgetary estimates and coordinate subcontractor bids.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project Scheduling Software

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Construction Estimator (Civil Engineering) - Full-time

Location: Branford, CT

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• 3+ years as a Superintendent, Project Manager or similar.
• 7+ years estimating heavy highway and/or civil projects.
• 10+ years of total experience.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• MS Project Scheduling software.
• Advanced knowledge of Estimating software HCSS HeavyBid.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Description:

• Receive, file, and distribute bid documents including plans, specifications, RFI’s, addenda, etc.
• Review bid documents for completeness, conflicts, and questions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of bidding documents and ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of the documents.
• Attend pre-bids and site walk-throughs as required.
• Develop budgetary estimates.
• Contact and communicate with potential subcontractors, and coordinate subcontractor bids.
• Develop complete estimates.
• Provide input on potential alternatives, options, and or value engineering.
• Develop project schedules.
• Participate in estimate reviews.
• Good leadership, verbal, and writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet established deadlines.

Benefits:

• Great team environment!
• Manager is well respected by team!
• Inclusive Workplace
• Awesome career development opportunities!
• Competitive Rates