Estimator - Foundation Division

Brayman Construction; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

HSA

PTO and paid holidays

On-site gym

Cafeteria

Unlimited coffee

Job summary

Brayman Construction in Saxonburg, PA is seeking an Estimator for the Foundation Division. The role involves organizing bid items, conducting quantity take-offs, and pricing based on industry practices, with daily interaction across estimating management and project operations.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Civil Engineering or related field, plus at least two years of PM/Estimating experience, and foundational knowledge of geotechnical and foundation systems.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 2 years in project management or estimating.
• Experience in foundation construction projects (caissons, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize bid items and take-offs for foundation projects.
• Develop pricing with methods and industry practices.
• Coordinate with estimating management and operations staff.
• Solicit quotes from vendors/subcontractors meeting specs.
• Review quotes and provide pricing evaluation summaries.
• Visit project sites to understand conditions and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Develop preliminary construction schedules from plans and specs.

Skills

Bid package prep

Quantity take-offs

AutoCAD

Excel

Verbal & written communication

Vendor quotes management

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Experience in Foundation Construction Field

2+ years PM/Estimating experience

Tools

AutoCAD

HCSS estimating system

Excel

Job description

ESTIMATOR - FOUNDATION DIVISION

Brayman Construction Corporation in Saxonburg, PA is looking to hire an Estimator in our Foundation Division to join our growing team! Are you passionate about construction and estimating? Would you like to join an established company that truly respects and values you?

This position earns a competitive salary, performance bonus, profit sharing, and we provide terrific benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, HSA, paid time off (PTO), and 9 paid company holidays. There is also the well-stocked cafeteria, the fully-equipped on-site gym, and unlimited free coffee!

Company Summary:

We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a satellite office in Wytheville, Virginia and various project field offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. Incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business, we have diversified and evolved our construction services from a small bridge and concrete company. Today, we are a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients. Brayman Construction has expertise in a wide variety of projects including large scale complex bridges, deep foundations, marine and dam construction and rehabilitation, complex and heavy steel erection and rehabilitation, and demolition services.

We have a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional training for our workforce. We're proud to offer many vibrant career opportunities and welcome all candidates who have an affinity for serving their community and proactively seeking new opportunities. We love to promote from within!

Estimator Responsibilities:

The responsibility of the Foundation Division Estimator is to use their understanding of foundation construction to organize the bid items and activities, complete accurate quantity take-offs, and develop pricing in coordination with the techniques, methods and standard practices of the industry. There will be daily interaction with estimating management, project operations and other member of the estimating staff to prioritize and meet estimating schedule requirements.

Essential Skills and Job Duties:

• Excellent organizational skills, proficient at recognizing, preparing and presenting relevant bid package information for project estimate review
• Quantify the components of a project by utilizing available take off tools (electronic digitizers, AutoCAD, pre-formulated spreadsheets)
• Accurate understanding of project plans, specifications and geotechnical reports to interpret project scope of work
• Maintain cost keys and pricing data base by products and geographic locations.
• Work with estimating team bidding the project to build the estimate and price assigned items of work utilizing company electronic estimating system
• Solicits and obtains timely quotes from vendors and subcontractors for materials and services that meet project specification requirements
• Reviews scopes and qualifications of vendor and subcontractor quotes and provide evaluation and summary of pricing
• HCSS estimating system experience is preferred
• Strong ability to prioritize estimating tasks and workflow to meet estimate review schedules and bid dates
• Experience with foundation Design-Build projects and foundation design parameters a plus
• Visit the project site to understand site conditions/restrictions/attend Pre-bid Meetings
• Develop preliminary construction schedules base on the project information provided in the plans and specifications
• Experience in scheduling and P6 scheduling software is a plus
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Educational Qualifications:

• 4-year BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar is required
• Minimum 2-years' experience in Project Management/Estimating
• Experience in the Foundation Construction Field (such as but not limited to caissons, micropiles, anchors, tiebacks, soil nails, grouting, underpinning, soil mixing, shoring, earth retention, etc.)

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. This position may require working at heights, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Location: 16056

EOE: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet