Lead Estimator

The Beaver Excavating Co.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beaver Excavating Co. seeks a Lead Estimator to develop and coordinate complete estimates for heavy/civil projects. You will work with takeoff, purchasing, owners, engineers and construction managers to capture opportunities and ensure timely submissions.

Responsibilities include preparing estimates, supporting qualification statements, and maintaining historical data for pricing and cost benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Understanding of industry practices and their impact on project activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities are essential.
• Proficient with MS Office and construction software.
• Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain relationships with Owners, General Contractors and Construction Managers to pursue opportunities for Beaver.
• Represent Beaver at industry events professionally.
• Research and present new project information to management and marketing.
• Track prospective work and support Go/No-Go decisions.
• Coordinate with Safety and other departments to ensure safe, compliant project plans.
• Prepare time, cost, and labor estimates using plans and specifications.

Skills

Industry practices understanding

Written and verbal communication

Organization and prioritization

MS Office and construction software

Respectful conduct

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

The Lead Estimator is responsible for fostering relationships, developing opportunities in the market and preparing and coordinating complete estimates for assigned heavy/civil projects. This position works closely with the takeoff and purchasing departments, as well as owners, engineers, superintendents, and construction managers.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with Owners, General Contractors and Construction Managers to provide opportunities for Beaver to compete for projects
• Represents Beaver at Industry Events in a professional manner
• Researches and presents new project information to Company Management and Marketing
• Personnel and helps to track prospective work
• Presents opportunities to Company Leadership and leads Go / No-Go discussions to determine best fit for pursuits
• Coordinates with the Safety department to ensure project plans incorporate best practices for job site safety
• Utilizes plans, specifications, reports, and other documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects
• Assists in preparing qualification statements for project bids
• Ensures all working documents and data is maintained to back up estimates
• Ensure all project related tasks are completed and submitted by established deadlines
• Assists project management in developing and implementing project work plans and procedures, working documents and standards to ensure project goals are met
• Communicates production goals clearly to field supervision
• Attends ‘Pre-Job’, ‘Mid-Job’, and ‘Post-Job’ meetings and ensures completion of proper documentation
• Estimates multiple projects at one time and maintains contact with field personnel to handle questions regarding RFIs, change orders, and technically related issues
• Maintains and tracks historical data including, but not limited to, projected vs. actual hours, material usage, and total pricing and cost
• Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the workplace
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company
• Participates as a mentor to junior Project Management / Estimating personnel and helps to develop others capacity to support estimating efforts

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of industry practices and the impacts of project activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Competent use of MS Office and construction software skills
• Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers

Travel

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight as required by project needs

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent; equivalent field experience will be considered
• 10 years of estimating experience in construction preferred

Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.