Heavy Civil Chief Estimator

Gpac; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Civil Chief Estimator to join their Executive Leadership Team. This exciting role involves organizing bid documents, conducting site visits, and preparing project bids. You will lead a team of estimators, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with subcontractors and clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in underground utilities, excavating, and roadway paving. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

401k matching upwards of 10%

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in heavy civil estimating.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Organize bid documents and create detailed quantity take offs.
• Lead a team of estimators and manage project bids.

Skills

Underground Utilities

Excavating

Roadway / Asphalt Paving

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

HCSS Software

Job description

Gpac is searching for a Heavy Civil Chief Estimator to join Our client's team. This role is part of the Executive Leadership Team.

Pay $140k-$180K + Bonus and Benefits

Job Summary

• Organize bid documents, create drawing logs, and upload construction plans and specifications to firm’s FTP site.
• Identify document conflicts and determine ideal strategy for bidding.
• Solicit potential subcontractors, prepare RFP’s and create complete subcontractor bidder’s lists.
• Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to understand project scope.
• Create detailed quantity take offs.
• Qualify and level subcontractor / vendor bids.
• Clarify bid documents and prepare RFI’s to submit to architects; Follow up with both architects and subcontractors to relay the information as quickly as possible.
• Coordinate and prepare project bids and proposals for submittal to the Owner or Owner's Representative.
• Negotiate and create subcontractor / vendor contracts & material purchase orders based on bid qualification.
• Prepare and track submittals for the architect and / or engineer to verify the correct materials and quantities are installed on the project.
• Monitor ongoing projects for costs, profitability and schedule adherence.
• Effectively document and manage change orders.
• Lead a team of Estimators

Requirements :

• Must have 10-15 years of all of the following scopes of work : underground utilities, excavating, and roadway / asphalt paving
• HCSS Software experience is preferred
• Degree is preferred
• Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and design professionals.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.

Benefits / Compensation :

• 401k matching upwards of 10%
• Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Bonus Program

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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Estimator Heavy Civil • Tucson, Arizona, United States