Estimator 3

HRI, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HRI, Inc. is seeking a management-level estimator in State College, PA. This salaried, exempt role involves generating accurate cost estimates for medium to large civil and heavy highway projects and working independently with minimal supervision.

You will lead estimating staff, define practices, and oversee bid preparation, datasets, and communications with agencies. Proficiency with HCSS and InSite is expected, along with a BS in civil engineering or construction management and a decade of

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or a related field.
• Ten years estimating/construction experience including excavation, paving, underground utility, site development and heavy highway projects.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as HCSS and InSite.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate estimates of required labor, equipment and materials for projects.
• Define and ensure implementation of estimating practices and procedures.
• Train, counsel, coach and mentor estimating staff with appropriate rewards, evaluations and discipline.
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication within the organization.
• Maintain relationships with diverse groups and individuals and represent HRI to public and agencies.
• Review and seek out technology to improve estimating operations.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HCSS

InSite

Job description

Job Summary:

This is a management position with technical and administrative responsibilities for generating accurate cost estimates for medium to large civil and heavy highway related projects. This salaried, exempt position will work independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Complete accurate and concise estimates of required labor, equipment and materials needed to complete project.


• Define and ensure implementation of HRI estimating practices and procedures.


• Maintain a "Premier Workforce:" Train, counsel, coach and mentor estimating staff with appropriate rewards, evaluations and discipline.


• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication within the organization.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.


• Represent HRI to the public, outside agencies and interests, including federal, state and local agencies.


• Review and seek out technology to improve estimating operations.


• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.


• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering and construction principles.


• Project management principles, practices and methods.


• Methods of organizing, directing and managing estimating teams.


• Contract administration.


• Progress payments, change orders, and claims.


• Principles of administration, leadership, supervision and training.


• Principles of budget preparation and administration.


• Latest estimating software applications such as HCSS and InSite.

Ability to:

• Bid a project from beginning to end including takeoffs, detailed estimate setup, entry and analysis of material and subcontracting pricing.


• Learn, follow and enforce HRI company policies and procedures.


• Oversee complex construction estimates.


• Read and interpret schematics, specifications and plans.


• Prepare reports, business correspondence, and documents.


• Make effective oral presentations.


• Plan, organize and direct the work of others.


• Use a computer and related office equipment.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field is required.

Experience:

• Ten years of combined experience in estimating and construction, including excavation, paving, underground utility, site development and heavy highway projects.

Required Training:

• Basic Management


• Drug Free Workplace

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to sit in and operate a vehicle for sustained periods of time.


• Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.


• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.


• Ability to use office equipment such as computers, copiers, telephones, etc.


• Ability to work in a field environment with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat and cold.


• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

This is a safety-sensitive position.