Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil

Railroad Construction Company, Inc.; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. in the NJ/NY Metro area is seeking a motivated estimating professional with a strong civil background to join our Estimating Department.

You will analyze project documents, prepare bid proposals, and price materials, subs, and crews with accuracy. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, 10+ years in Estimating/PM, and proven ability to deliver winning bids on large civil projects up to $50M (with $100M+ cases

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of Estimating/Project Management experience.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate bids for civil projects up to $50M; $100M+ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project documents for risk, schedule, and profitability.
• Review plans/specs and prepare complete, accurate bid proposals.
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing for materials, subcontractors, and crews.
• Compare current bids to historical data and manage post-bid documentation.
• Build and manage project budgets and documentation.
• Communicate with owners, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Visit project sites to evaluate methods and progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Blue Beam

Heavy Bid

Job description

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a motivated, highly organized team player to join our Estimating Department in the NJ/NY Metro area. If you’re passionate about construction, eager to gain hands-on experience, and ready to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Analyze project documents for risk, schedule, and profitability.
• Review plans/specs and prepare complete, accurate bid proposals.
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing for materials, subcontractors, and crews.
• Compare current bids to historical data and manage post-bid documentation.
• Build and manage project budgets and documentation.
• Communicate with owners, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Visit project sites to evaluate methods and progress.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proven track record estimating civil projects up to $50M. Experience with larger projects ($100M+) is preferred.
• Skilled in construction means/methods and production for structures, roadways, sitework, and utilities. Experience with trackwork is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and attention to detail.
• 10+ years in Estimating/Project Management.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Blue Beam, Heavy Bid.
• Ability to deliver winning, value-driven bids.
• Knowledge of union agreements is a plus.
• Experience with alternate delivery methods (e.g. Design Build) is a plus.