Junior Estimator - Civil Construction

Delmarva Site Development, Inc.; Crofton (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Delmarva Site Development, Inc. is looking for an Estimator to join their team in Crofton, MD. This role involves generating detailed take-offs based on blueprints and reports, creating project schedules, and transitioning projects to management teams. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in estimating civil construction projects, strong Microsoft Office skills, and proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid.

The company is well-established and serves a diverse range of clients including government and military projects. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of Experience in Estimating for Civil Construction.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in order to meet project deadlines.
• Strong detail orientation and analytical skill.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task a variety of projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Read and scale civil engineering plans.
• Understand the importance of quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Generate detailed earthwork, utility, and E&S control take-offs based on blueprints and geotechnical reports.
• Correspond with clients and other entities to submit a complete bid package.
• Create Initial Project Schedules for Submission with Proposals.
• Help transition successful estimates to the Project Management and Operations Teams.
• Upkeep of the estimating logs and process-tracking documents.
• Negotiate with Clients, Customers, Subs, and Suppliers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an Applicable Field of Study

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

AGTEK

Adobe Pro or Bluebeam Review

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Since 1999, Delmarva Site Development, Inc. has been a well recognized full- service self-performing heavy civil contractor in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Specializing in site development and lime & cement stabilization, we serve a wide variety of clients in the military, government, commercial and residential markets.

Our trusted partners include; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Indian Head Naval Station, Architect of the Capitol, Maryland State Highway Administration, NAI Michael Company, Lincoln Properties Company, Herman Stewart, Toll Brothers, Inc. and NVR/Ryan Homes.

Job Description

• Generate detailed earthwork, utility, and E&S control take-offs
  based on an accurate reading of blueprints, geotechnical reports,
  requests for proposals and related documents and transfer data into HCSS HeavyBid software for review with the estimating team.
• Correspond with clients, customers, engineers, subcontractors,
  suppliers and other necessary entities in order to submit a complete bid
  package.
• Create Initial Project Schedules for Submission with Proposals as requested by the clients/customers.
• Help transition successful estimates/awarded projects to the
  Project Management and Operations Teams. This typically requires
  involvement in all project buyout and setup operations during the
  initial phase of the project. Estimators and Project Managers work hand
  in hand during this process to help facilitate a smooth transition and
  successful project.
• Upkeep of the estimating logs and other process-tracking documents for review.
• Negotiate with Clients, Customers, Subs and Suppliers as needed
• Work within our Delmarva Family as a valued member of the Management Team

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ Years of Experience in Estimating for Civil Construction
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in an Applicable Field of Study
• Reviews bid package documentation, plans and proposal specifications to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate for RFP's, RFI's and subcontractor quotes.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in order to meet project deadlines.
• Strong detail orientation and analytical skill.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task a variety of projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Read and scale civil engineering plans.
• Understand the importance of quality and accuracy.
• Proficiency with the following programs: HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Adobe Pro or Bluebeam Review, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.