Junior Estimator

Kiely Family of Companies; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental insurance

Paid vacation

Competitive pay

Job summary

Kiely Family of Companies in Eatontown, NJ, is seeking an Estimator to bid cost estimates for utility projects in the gas, water, and sewer sectors and to manage these projects through construction. You will review bid documents, produce timely and accurate estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid, and work with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to define scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

A college degree in Engineering or Business Administration, five years in heavy civil construction, strong

Qualifications

• College degree in Engineering or Business Administration required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in heavy civil construction is preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills and literacy with estimating software.
• Knowledge of the utility infrastructure industry is essential.
• Understanding of utility expansion projects from feasibility to operations.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents and note requirements for bids.
• Produce timely and accurate estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and third-party providers.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and communications plans.
• Generate RFIs for project clarification or requirements.
• Prepare bid proposals and SOWs for submittal.
• Expedite subcontractor agreements and maintain project records.
• Provide timely material take-offs and estimates via Excel and databases.
• Set priorities according to workload and project size.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

HCSS Project Management

Heavy Job

Timberline

Job description

Since 1952, Kiely Family of Companies has been building lasting relationships and delivering innovative design-build solutions that put our customers’ success first. Founded by John F. Kiely Sr., we have grown into a diversified group of companies whose unique capabilities enhance one another, making us greater than the sum of our parts. Recognized on the ENR 400, 500, and 600 lists for engineering and construction excellence, KIELY is a leading design-build, construction, and engineering services provider specializing in infrastructure solutions for the natural gas, water and wastewater, electric, industrial, commercial, and midstream pipeline industries. Our integrated engineering and construction teams deliver turnkey solutions — from initial design and permitting through construction, commissioning, and ongoing support — helping customers build, maintain, and modernize critical infrastructure. Our culture is built on teamwork, technological innovation, and the highest ethical standards. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance—serving a purpose far greater than any individual project.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Estimator would be responsible for bid cost estimates and preparing bids for utility work in the gas, water, and sewer sectors being pursued as well as managing these projects through construction.

• Review bid documents and make note of requirements
• Producing timely and accurate estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid platform.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and third-party providers in development of a project.
• Responsible for the scope, schedule, cost, quality, communication, resource, issues, risks, change control and contractor management plans. Level of detail is driven by project size and complexity
• Generate RFIs for project clarification and/or requirements.
• Prepare bid proposals and SOW’s for submittal and follow–up.
• Expedite execution and return of subcontractor agreements
• Maintain organization of project information
• Providing timely and accurate material take offs
• Producing timely and accurate estimates through use of MS Excel and internal database
• Establishing and setting priorities according to your workload

Competencies

• College degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration
• Five years of experience of related experience preferably in the heavy civil construction field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills Knowledge and understanding of project specifications for utility infrastructure construction projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Experience with the use of estimating software such as HCSS Heavy Bid, HCSS Project Management Heavy Job & Timberline
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of the utility industry
• Understanding of utility expansion projects from feasibility concept, design, construction, startup, commissioning, and transfer to operations

Benefits And Compensation

Position offers competitive pay, benefits, paid vacation, and health/dental insurance.

Full-time: $100,000 a year, based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Kiely Family of Companies is a growing and dynamic company actively seeking applications and resumes from exceptional candidates. Whether you come equipped with years of experience in the underground utility field—or you’re ready to work hard and get there—we want to hear from you.