Estimator

Blythe Construction

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Vacation & Holidays

Parental Leave

Maternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short Term Disability

Term Life Insurance

Accident Policies

401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Discount Partnerships

Gym/Wellness incentives

Job summary

Blythe Construction seeks an experienced Estimator to prepare and review roadway construction and asphalt paving estimates. You will read plans, solicit sub bids, and produce detailed final estimates for DOT-scale projects.

This role requires 5+ years in asphalt/roadway estimating and a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. Work primarily with in-house teams on bid packages, manage cost analyses, and identify value-engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience bidding asphalt paving or roadway projects.
Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Experience bidding Department of Transportation or roadway projects between $1M and $25M.

Responsibilities

Read and review plans, proposals, specs, RFPs to develop competitive estimates.
Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotes to assemble estimate packages.
Prepare reports and analyses for management.
Review labor, equipment, and material costs for estimates.
Produce detailed final estimates for asphalt paving and road/site projects.
Identify risk, issues, and value-engineering opportunities.

Skills

Estimating software

Effective communication

Roadway/asphalt knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS software

Job description

Estimator

General Description

The Estimator is responsible for the preparation and review of assigned roadway construction and/or asphalt paving estimate packages; implementing department standards and procedures while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of estimate packages. Company primarily performs construction activities involving asphalt paving/resurfacing, bridge construction, earthwork/grading, roadway construction/rehabs, and highway work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Read/review plans, proposals, specifications, RFP's, and any other pertinent project related documents necessary to develop a competent and competitive estimate/bid package.
Solicit estimates from various subcontractors and vendors to prepare estimate packages.
Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating as requested by management.
Review established labor, equipment, and material costs, for preparation of estimate/bid packages.
Prepare accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
Produce detailed, final contract estimates, for primarily Asphalt Paving and Roadway/Site Development Projects.
Assess project exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
Identify potential construction issues through the estimating process.
Identify value-engineering alternatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Working experience on HCSS software or other equivalent estimating software.
Must be able to verbally communicate effectively; as well as written correspondence.
Working knowledge of asphalt laydown and/or roadway construction operations.
Must be able to interpret blueprints and written specifications.
Attention to detail, including interpretation and preparation of spreadsheets and other data.

Education and/or Experience

This is not an entry-level position.

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Estimator bidding asphalt paving and/or roadway construction projects.
A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience, is required.
Experience working for a General Contractor as an estimator bidding on Department of Transportation or other roadway projects between $1M and $25M required.

Qualification Requirements

General

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including the physical demands below.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
Employee may occasionally be required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb; when visiting construction projects.
Infrequent ability to lift, up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
Infrequent walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment

Work generally is performed in an office environment, although periodic visits to construction sites and asphalt manufacturing facilities is required.
Nois level in the typical office work environment is quiet; however when visiting construction sites and/or asphalt manufacturing facilities, various levels of noise, dust and other environmental exposures may occur; any exposure is within the established Permissible Exposure Limits, however Personal protective Equipment such hardhats, hearing protection and safety glasses, may be required.

Company Benefits