Senior Estimator - Civil

The Haskell Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Haskell Company is seeking an experienced estimator to join our preconstruction team in Charlotte, NC. You will provide accurate cost estimates, lead bid strategies, and coordinate with project directors, architects, and engineers to drive competitive proposals.

You will review designs, develop scopes of work, manage subcontractor quotes, and assist in risk and value engineering. A BS in engineering or construction management and 5+ years of estimating experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years estimating experience or 15 years in construction industry.
• Experience in estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, client relationships, and subcontractor/vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design review meetings to assess scope, cost, and constructability.
• Develop bid strategies and estimate at multiple design levels.
• Coordinate pre-bid site visits and precon reviews.
• Assist in risk assessment and value engineering.
• Manage subcontractor quotes and selection process.
• Track budgets and update cost data during project lifecycle.

Skills

Estimating experience

Scheduling

Budget/Cost control

Client relationships

Subcontractor relations

Computer skills

Education

BS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Beck Destini

Accubid

Bluebeam

InSite

Job description

At Haskell, you're not just joining a company-you're joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you're starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you'll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you'll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way-while making a real impact.

In this role, you will provide accurate and detailed cost estimates. You will coordinate and conduct crucial estimate review meetings, working closely with the Project Directors, Architects, and Engineers. You will also assist the Director of Preconstruction, Preconstruction Managers, and/or Chief Estimator with final bid closeout.

Job Responsibilities:

• Pre-Estimate:
  • Participates in design review meetings. Reviews and monitors scope, cost, and constructability during design development.
  • Participates in the Estimate Plan meeting. Ensures that the strategy developed in the Estimate Plan is achievable within the time and resource constraints, considers multiple viewpoints to generate the win-strategy and evaluates risks in a corporately responsible manner.
  • Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
  • Ability to determine the level of resources required to estimate a project.
• Estimate Development:
  • Effectively establish bid strategies required for the company to be successful.
  • Ability to create estimates at various levels of design.
  • Review and understand the construction project schedule.
  • Develop detailed scope of work clarifications and assists in the overall review of final document.
  • Coordinate pre-bid site visits.
  • Conducts precon-only estimate reviews prior to ops reviews.
  • Participates in ops estimate review meetings.
  • Assess Value Engineering options on a basis of cost, schedule, and constructability. Provide recommendation on best solution.
  • Ability to estimate self-perform scopes of work.
  • Ability to identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
  • Engages in specific RFI's if estimate lead requires support.
  • Establishes bid strategies for the company to be successful.
  • Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, method of construction, construction schedule, etc.
• Subcontractor Management:
  • Assist in preparation and review final bid packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
  • Builds and maintains subcontractor relationships.
  • Develops overarching subcontractor search and communication strategy and ensures consistency in sub engagement teams adhering to that strategy. Ensures that at least three (3) quotes are received per bid package, unless otherwise agreed to by the proposal leader.
  • Verifies that only qualified subcontractors are considered in final subcontractor selection.
  • Meets with local subcontractors as needed.
  • Organizes and leads pre-bid meetings, if required.
  • In conjunction with the Director of Preconstruction, develops process flows when necessary and ensures adherence of team members.
  • Develops standardized documents and ensures use of those documents.
  • Ensures subcontract market has a positive experience with Haskell during the preconstruction phase. Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement, if necessary.
  • Identifies subcontractors who have a competitive advantage and develops key relationships to employ those advantages.
  • Works with the Business Diversity Coordinator when proposing on federal or public sector agency projects to develop a Small and/or WMBE business participation engagement plan that complies with project requirements.
  • Receives quotes and conducts subcontractor analysis. Organizes and leads scope review meetings. Makes recommendation for selection.
  • Ensures selected subcontractor is a corporately responsible selection.
  • Assists the Project Director with the development of the Risk Register.
  • Assists with the contract manual/bid book development.
  • Maintain strong, supportive relationships with our internal and external clients by providing outstanding customer service.
  • Participate and coordinate design scope reviews throughout the preconstruction progression.
• Post Estimate:
  • Establishes and/or participates with the development of the project budget.
  • Ensures that the budget submitted to accounting complies with corporate cost coding standards.
  • Participates in scope review meetings, if applicable.
  • Assists in subcontractor selection.
  • Participates in lessons learned meeting at project close. Understands budget underruns and overruns, and communicates those lessons learned to the precon department.
  • May assist the Project Management team with change orders.
  • Follow projects during construction by site visits and various meetings to track cost accuracy.
• Database Management:
  • Assists with maintaining historical cost data. Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, price lists, etc.
  • Assists with the maintenance of the preferred subcontractor database.
  • Assists with the maintenance of the bid forms and bid packages database.
  • Responsible or assists with the development and ensures maintenance of estimating database.
• Training:
  • Assists with the development and maintenance of training program.
  • Assists with employee performance reviews.
  • Assists with the development of other estimators.
• Travel:
  • Meets with local subcontractors, attends bid walks, project site visits and attends conferences as necessary.
  • Visits active construction projects as appropriate.
  • Approximate travel time required, 10-25%.
• Misc.
  • Ensures the preconstruction process is being communicated and utilized.
  • Must possess strong leadership qualities and communication skills.
  • Assists with employee performance reviews and employee career development.
  • Proven experience with Design-Build and CMAR project delivery methods.
  • Support other department personnel as required, which may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.
  • Work closely with the Project Director and/or Chief Estimator for the overall coordination and preconstruction progression.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or accredited construction related curriculum preferred plus a minimum of 5 years of estimating experience or 15 years of related experience in the construction industry.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Experience in estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, construction, external & internal client relationships, strong subcontractor & vendor relationships/knowledge, computer skills, interpersonal skills.
• Technical expertise with estimating civil scopes including, but not limited to: Site Utilities, Erosion Control, Earthwork/Mass Grading, Stormwater Systems, Shoring Systems, Asphault & Concrete Site Paving, Landscaping/Hardscaping.
• Knowledge of estimating software (preference for Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, InSite, etc.)
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand owner/engineer requirements with ability to work with conceptual information.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of industry standard bid practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, and subcontractors.

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (life, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities:

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) and Drug-Free Workplace.

The base salary range for this position is $115,000-$175,000. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and location.