Junior Estimator — Heavy Civil (ESOP Benefits)

Whitaker Construction; Nampa (ID); Presencial; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

ESOP

Competitive wages

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

401K and Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Quarterly Incentive Program

Referral Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

Whitaker Construction is seeking a Junior Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and related documents for heavy civil construction projects. You will analyze plans, specifications, and quotes to determine time, cost, materials, labor, and equipment needs, while supporting bid strategy and profitability analysis.

In this role, you will develop take-offs, review data for accuracy, solicit subcontractor quotes, and coordinate with project teams to hand off awarded work.

Qualificações

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, 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.
• Excellent background in mathematics, including algebra and geometry, as well as drafting and plan reading.
• Experience with engineering drawings, technical plans, and contracts preferred.
• Knowledge of field concepts, practices, and procedures related to commercial construction preferred.
• Understanding of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing preferred.
• Experience with risk analysis and value engineering.
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids of varying size and complexity.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Estimating

Plan reading

Mathematics

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Ferramentas

Coins

B2W

AGTEK

On-Screen Takeoff

Primavera P6

Trimble Business Center

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Whitaker Construction is seeking a Junior Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and related documents for heavy civil construction projects. You will analyze plans, specifications, and quotes to determine time, cost, materials, labor, and equipment needs, while supporting bid strategy and profitability analysis.

In this role, you will develop take-offs, review data for accuracy, solicit subcontractor quotes, and coordinate with project teams to hand off awarded work.