Junior Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction with AIS Infrastructure

AIS Infrastructure; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with discretionary/ Company match

Life and AD&D

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

AIS Infrastructure Group is seeking a Junior Estimator to support accurate cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects across the United States. You will assist with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, and bid preparation while developing preconstruction skills.

The role is office-based, offering learning opportunities in HCSS, Trimble, and Bluebeam, with potential travel to project sites during bids and pre-bid meetings.

Qualifications

• Understanding of construction methods and terminology.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn estimating practices and software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in full estimating process from start to submission.
• Prepare cost estimates for heavy civil projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs under guidance of senior estimators.
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Research material pricing, labor rates and equipment costs.
• Maintain estimating databases and bid documentation.
• Review drawings and contracts to understand scope.
• Enter pricing into estimating software; prepare bid documents.

Skills

Math & analytics

Attention to detail

Organization & time mgmt

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/ Construction Management

Internship/co-op in construction

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Trimble Viewpoint Vista

Bluebeam

Job description

Company Overview

The AIS Infrastructure Group consists of four heavy civil construction companies. Our services include infrastructure improvement, heavy civil construction, and site development for government and state agencies and private enterprise across the United States. We do a wide variety of heavy civil projects, including highways, bridges, and DOT work, power plants, dams and reservoirs, underground utilities, and more.

The AIS Infrastructure Group consists of four heavy civil construction companies. Our services include infrastructure improvement, heavy civil construction, and site development for government and state agencies and private enterprise across the United States. We do a wide variety of heavy civil projects, including highways, bridges, and DOT work, power plants, dams and reservoirs, underground utilities, and more. We are Heavy Civil Construction and Sitework experts, but we specialize in providing peace of mind. AIS Infrastructure Group is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients' unique challenges. We are committed to providing superior service and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary

The Junior Estimator supports the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects. Working under the guidance of Senior Estimators, this role assists with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, cost analysis, document review, and bid preparation while developing technical estimating knowledge and industry expertise. The Junior Estimator is an entry-level professional position designed to develop future estimating leaders through hands-on involvement in the preconstruction process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in full estimating process from beginning to submission.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs under the direction of senior estimating staff.
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Research current material pricing, labor rates, and equipment costs.
• Help maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.
• Assist in maintaining organized estimating files, bid documentation and associated software.
• Flexible work attitude is willing to learn and take on tasks within construction however maybe outside strict estimating duties.
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to understand project scope.
• Enter labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing into estimating software.
• Prepare bid documents and proposal packages.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Education

• Basic understanding of construction methods and terminology.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to learn heavy civil construction estimating practices.
• Ability to learn construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to learn estimating software such as HCSS HeavyBid and Trimble Viewpoint Vista and other relevant pre-construction software such as Bluebeam.
• 0-3 years of estimating, project engineering, construction management, or heavy civil construction experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and field experience may be considered.

Preferred Requirements and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Internship or co-op experience in construction is preferred.

Working Environment and Conditions

• Office-based with frequent computer work.
• Occasional travel to project sites and pre-bid meetings.
• Extended hours may be required during bid periods.

Benefits

We are dedicated to our employees' well-being and believe that every one of our employees has the right to work in an environment that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive. Because of this, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with a Discretionary Company Match & 100% Immediate Vesting
• Company Paid Life and AD&D policy. (Voluntary Buy-up options)
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• AND MORE!

EEO Statement

AIS Infrastructure Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.