Junior Estimator: Heavy Civil Bids & Cost Analysis

Whitaker Construction, Co.; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive wages

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/SD

401K and Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Quarterly Incentive Program

Referral Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Junior Estimator at Whitaker Holdings is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and related documents for heavy civil construction projects. You will analyze plans, specs, bids, and quotes to develop time, cost, materials, equipment, and labor estimates while applying estimating methodologies.

As a key member of the bid team, you will support bid strategy, profitability analysis, and handoffs to operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 12-18 months of underground utility or heavy civil estimating experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, production rates, and cost controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop a full understanding of company estimating policies and procedures.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and perform site work evaluations.
• Request bid bonds and prepare qualification documents as required.
• Analyze plans, specifications, reports, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, equipment, and labor estimates.
• Prepare a detailed take-off of the quantities and scope of work detailed in the project plans.
• Review take-off quantities compared to bid form quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Analyze alternative construction methods and cost-saving opportunities in the bidding process.
• Understand market and competitor pricing based on historical and current costs.
• Solicit and compile all documentation and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Submit RFIs and clarify discrepancies with owners, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors on any issues discovered in the plans and specifications prior to finalizing cost estimates.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors to obtain competitive quotes.
• Review material, labor, and equipment requirements to prepare a detailed cost estimate using company estimating software (B2W estimating software experience a bonus).
• Compute production rates and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Assess project risk exposure and profitability for all assigned projects.
• Participate in bid reviews and ensure timely submission of complete bids.
• Coordinate successful handoff of awarded projects to Project Managers and maintain continued involvement with the project construction team.
• Assess profitability of projects and track actual costs relative to bid as the project develops.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Strong math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Coins

B2W

AGTEK

On-Screen Takeoff

Primavera P6

Trimble Business Center

Job description

The Junior Estimator at Whitaker Holdings is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and related documents for heavy civil construction projects. You will analyze plans, specs, bids, and quotes to develop time, cost, materials, equipment, and labor estimates while applying estimating methodologies.

As a key member of the bid team, you will support bid strategy, profitability analysis, and handoffs to operations.