Estimator - Kitty Hawk

Fred Smtih Company; Kitty Hawk (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401K matching

Job summary

Fred Smith Company is seeking an experienced Estimator for our Kitty Hawk location. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of heavy civil estimating experience, with emphasis on turnkey sitework.

The candidate must demonstrate prior success in producing detailed estimates from drawings and leading cost analyses across project phases. Ideal applicants will have strong communication and teamwork skills, be proficient with HCSS software, and possess a valid US work authorization and driver's

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy civil estimating experience.
• Experience with self-performed projects valued 5–50 million dollars.
• Ability to produce detailed estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
• Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and reflect these in estimates.
• Identify constructability issues and value-engineering opportunities.
• Clear reading/writing and verbal communication; team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates from conceptual/schematic drawings.
• Assess constructability and propose value-engineering options.
• Identify risks and quantify potential cost impacts in estimates.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure estimates align with scope and schedule.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Tools

HCSS Software

Job description

Fred Smith Company is currently searching for an experienced Estimator for our Kitty Hawk location. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' previous experience with an emphasis on turnkey sitework. This position is not an entry level role and requires demonstrable previous experience as a heavy civil estimator.

Job Requirements

• Estimating self-performed projects which typically range from 5 million to 50 million dollars including pricing labor, equipment, and material costs
• Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases
• Ability to produce detailed, accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings
• Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate
• Identify constructability issues through the estimating process
• Identify and propose value-engineering alternatives
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively and work cohesively within a team environment
• Working experience on HCSS software a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the USA
• Must have a valid driver's license with a positive driving history

Benefits & Perks

• Fred Smith Company offers competitive pay and cost effective health benefits, paid time off, holiday pay and one of the best 401K matching programs in the construction industry.

Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law.

Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.

FSC employs only US Citizens or aliens who can provide proof of identity and work authorization.

For safety and other reasons, FSC operates an alcohol and drug free workplace. If you are offered employment, you will be required to take and pass a drug screen prior to employment. Medical examinations are required of all applicants in certain job categories or when there exists a need to determine whether an employee is still able to perform the essential functions of their job or to determine fitness for duty as required by standards established by federal, state, or local law. FSC will conduct a security background check on all candidates who are made a conditional offer of employment. This background check will be processed for FSC by ADP Screening and Selection Services located at 301 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524, and ADP can be reached at 800-367-5933. The background check information will review your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, and credit standing. The types of information that may be ordered include, but are not limited, to Social Security number verification, criminal, public, educational and, as appropriate, driving record checks, verification of prior employment, reference, licensing and certification checks, and drug testing results.