Heavy Civil Estimator

Posillico Civil, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Posillico Civil, Inc. is seeking an Estimator in West Palm Beach, FL to provide support for bid and proposal preparation. The role involves pricing estimates, mentoring junior estimators, and maintaining bid documents.

The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in estimating within the construction sector and a 4 year engineering degree. Proficiency in estimation software and Microsoft Office applications is required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years estimating, cost control or engineering experience.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise work efforts essential.
• Specialty estimating experience in construction operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bids and proposals preparation.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input.
• Document and analyze subcontractor/vendor quotations.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Technical skills

Proposal writing

Education

4 year engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Posillico is Building for Generations.

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Estimator will provide and/or coordinate all support services to the Sr. Estimator associated with the preparation of bids and proposals. Estimators will often work on a team on larger projects but may also be responsible for the complete process on smaller bids. Estimators are expected to price estimates for review.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Bid setup, summary form data entry, bid pricing, and bid scheduling.
• Review and incorporate historical data from productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
• Provide complete conceptual (or bidwork) and final estimating input on small projects.
• Provide take off and technical support to Sr. Estimators preparing larger estimates
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Train and mentor Junior Estimators
• Heavy Bid maintenance (labor, crew, activity, and bid master codebooks)
• Solicit, document, and analyze subcontractor/vendors quotations.
• Bid to project data transfer (phase codes and budgeting)
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Provide award related submittals
• Track awarded contracts as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders and credit.
• Assist contracting team during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and experience requirements include: 4 year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or related experience.
• Must have 3+ years estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience (at least 1 year estimating) in construction.
• Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts, plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort is essential
• Must have the ability to prepare small and non-multispecialty proposals with minimal supervision. Incumbent will have oversight for profit/loss responsibility to the company.
• Specialty estimating experience in one of Posillico’s operations.

Software skills:

• Microsoft Office applications
• HCSS (including Heavy Bid/Heavy Job)
• Business Center Training
• Scheduling software/CPM (including Primavera and MS Project)
• Viewpoint (PM module, JC module)
• Strong technical and proposal writing skills
• OSHA Training
• ISQFT cloud based sub/vendor solicitation software

Reports to: Senior Estimator

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.