Heavy Highway Civil Construction Estimator

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

PTO

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC basing from our Lorton HQ seeks a heavy highway/civil estimator to grow the project backlog across civil, utility, bridge and structures from $1M to $500M+. You will analyze plans, prepare bids, and coordinate with subs and vendors throughout the bidding process.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of estimating experience, strong organization and communication skills, and familiarity with HeavyBid/SmartBid/AutoCAD. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant estimating experience in heavy/highway construction.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam and Google.
• Familiar with bid-build and design-build projects at local, state and federal levels.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contracts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to multi-task.
• Critical thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening.
• Engineering/CM degree preferred.
• Knowledge of grading, utilities, maintenance of traffic, bridges and retaining walls preferred.
• Experience with SmartBid, HeavyBid, AGTEK, and AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans, specs and contract terms to determine scope and risk.
• Define scopes, create bid packages and solicit bids.
• Visit sites to assess field conditions and access constraints.
• Execute plan take-offs and enter bid data into HeavyBid.
• Develop production rates and crew analyses for HeavyBid pricing.
• Prepare cost analysis of bid pricing from subs and vendors.
• Participate in bid review and pre/post-construction meetings.
• Assist in design-build discussions and win strategy development.
• Help achieve minority participation goals in bidding.
• Document design issues and issue RFIs as required.
• Complete project budgets and schedules with equipment and manpower.
• Maintain positive relations with subcontractors and vendors.
• Provide estimating and change order support after procurement.

Skills

5+ years of relevant experience

Strong interpersonal & communication

Organizational and time management

Critical thinker and problem-solver

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Bluebeam

Google

AutoCAD

HeavyBid

SmartBid

AGTEK

Job description

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC basing from our Lorton HQ seeks a heavy highway/civil estimator to grow the project backlog across civil, utility, bridge and structures from $1M to $500M+. You will analyze plans, prepare bids, and coordinate with subs and vendors throughout the bidding process.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of estimating experience, strong organization and communication skills, and familiarity with HeavyBid/SmartBid/AutoCAD. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this role.