Junior Estimator

Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a collaborative Junior Estimator to join our growing team in the Transportation Group. You will perform quantity take-offs, pricing, and bid development while visiting project sites to understand conditions and requirements.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate degree or equivalent, strong math and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. You will work with senior staff to ensure compliant, accurate bids and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Strong math skills with thorough understanding of geometry.
• Ability to interpret and read plans.
• Ability to communicate technical information in writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping and bidding under guidance of Senior Estimator and team.
• Visit project sites to understand site conditions.
• Understand project specifications and bidding requirements.
• Prepare and manage clarification correspondence with clients.
• Develop relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Identify constructability issues and value-engineering opportunities.
• Assess site risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Prepare detailed bid packages for review and submission to clients.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely estimates.
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with Estimating Team and senior management.
• Ensure MBEs/DBEs/SWAM compliance in bid process and appropriate subcontractor solicitation.
• Review estimates with project managers and superintendents.
• Develop tracking of historical data for future use.

Skills

Math skills

Read plans

Technical writing

Verbal communication

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Richardson-Wayland Ferreira is seeking a collaborative and driven Junior Estimator to join our well-established, growing company. We have current opportunities in our Transportation Group. The ideal candidate must possess an understanding of heavy civil construction, including traffic signals, roadway construction, and VDOT and Municipality related construction. This position requires the candidate to be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic, and to be committed to quality.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performing quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping and bidding construction projects under the guidance of Senior Estimator, Senior Management, and Project Teams.
• Visiting the project site to develop a thorough understanding of the site conditions.
• Develop a clear understanding of the project specifications and bidding requirements.
• Compose and manage both verbal and written clarification correspondence with the client.
• Developing relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers through direct communication.
• Identifying constructability issues through the estimating process.
• Identifying value-engineering alternatives and other opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.
• Assess site risks and develop plans to mitigate.
• Prepare detailed proposals and bid packages to share with the Team for review and approval before submission to clients.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely completion of estimates.
• Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with the Estimating Team and/or senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assure compliance with MBE/DBE and/or SWAM requirements of contract in bid process. Assure that all appropriate subcontractors have been solicited.
• Review estimates with project managers, superintendents and other estimators to ensure project costs are accurately captured in the estimate.
• Develop tracking of historical data for future use.

Experience/Qualifications

• Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Strong math skills with thorough understanding of geometry.
• Ability to interpret and read plans.
• Ability to communicate technical information in writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.