Estimator

C.A.C. Industries, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Career Development & Education

Job summary

C.A.C. Industries Inc. in Long Island City, NY seeks a full-time Estimator to join our heavy civil bidding team. The estimator will prepare bids, perform takeoffs, review drawings, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing.

Required: bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, 4+ years in heavy civil estimating, and proficiency with HCSS, BlueBeam, AutoCAD, B2W, and Excel. NYC agency bidding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 4+ years of experience in heavy civil estimating or related work.
• Knowledge of contracts, proposals, and insurance programs.
• Experience bidding with NYC Agencies and tri-state area agencies.
• Design-Build knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient in reading heavy civil drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficient take-offs and compile bid pricing for heavy civil projects.
• Review drawings, specs, and addenda to understand project scope.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes for accuracy.
• Develop pricing for bids and change orders independently and with a team.
• Review bids for constructability and identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Lead proposal submissions and design-build efforts.
• Create and manage project bid schedules with milestones.
• Conduct business with integrity and professionalism.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bidding knowledge NYC agencies

Vendor/subcontractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

HCSS

BlueBeam

AutoCAD

B2W

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

C.A.C. Industries is a successful and growing heavy/civil construction contractor and is 100% employee owned. We were featured on Crain's New York Business list for 'Best Places to Work' five years in a row due to our superb company culture and strong values. We live by our Core Purpose which is UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES! We are always looking to grow our team with talented individuals that will contribute to team goals and meet deadlines.

We are currently seeking afull-time Estimator to join our team in Long Island City, Queens NY.The Estimator will report to the Chief Estimator and work closely with the rest of the team.The main responsibility will be to prepare heavy civil bids and estimates by performing takeoffs, creating proposals, inputting data, and communicating with subcontractors and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Perform efficient take-offs and compile bid pricing for heavy civil projects
• Review project drawings, specifications, and addenda to fully understand project scope
• Evaluate and compare subcontractor and vendor quotes for accuracy
• Develop pricing for bids and change orders, both independently and with a team
• Review bids for constructability and identify potential value-engineering opportunities
• Lead and contribute to proposal submissions and design-build efforts
• Create and manage project bid schedules with associated milestones
• Conduct business with 100% integrity and professionalism

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 4+ years of experience in Heavy civil estimating or related experience
• Knowledge of contracts, proposals, and insurance programs
• Knowledge of bidding with NYC Agencies and agencies around the tri-state area
• Knowledge of Design-Build a plus
• Proficient in reading heavy civil construction drawings & blueprints
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience using HCSS, BlueBeam, AutoCAD, and B2W preferred
• Familiarity with subcontractor and vendor scopes of work
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
• Ability to complete projects under tight deadlines

What We Offer:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance Plans
• Disability
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education

The above description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements associated with the Estimator position. The job responsibilities may evolve and change over time to align with the needs of the projects and the organization. C.A.C. Industries Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.