Heavy Civil Estimator: Plan, Price & Win Bids

Halmar International; Nanuet (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Halmar International is seeking an Estimator to support cost estimates and competitive bids for heavy civil infrastructure projects in New York. You will takeoffs, price labor/equipment/materials, and solicit subcontractor pricing while collaborating with senior estimators, operations, engineering, and procurement.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in heavy civil estimating and a solid understanding of means and methods for bridges, roads, utilities, and transit infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2–5 years estimating, field or project engineering in heavy civil.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to determine project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, concrete, structures, utilities, paving, and more.
• Develop detailed estimates for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Maintain estimating worksheets, cost databases, and historical pricing information.

Skills

Plan reading

Math/analysis

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Halmar International is seeking an Estimator to support cost estimates and competitive bids for heavy civil infrastructure projects in New York. You will takeoffs, price labor/equipment/materials, and solicit subcontractor pricing while collaborating with senior estimators, operations, engineering, and procurement.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in heavy civil estimating and a solid understanding of means and methods for bridges, roads, utilities, and transit infrastructure.