Senior Estimator: Heavy Civil Bids & Leadership

Branch Civil; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Civil, Inc. seeks a collaborative and driven Senior Estimator to join our well-established, growing company in Virginia.

The Senior Estimator will demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of heavy civil and site development as related to all disciplines and phases of construction, and will be a self-starter committed to quality. The role reports to the Lead Estimator and includes leading the estimating team on select projects, mentoring junior staff, and developing winning bid strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience in an estimating role for pursuits of $20M+.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior level estimating role.
• HCSS HeavyBid experience required.
• Proficiency with Agtek earthwork software is required.
• Strong math skills with a thorough understanding of geometry.
• Understanding of geotechnical information.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Ability to communicate technical information both orally and in writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to anticipate and account for potential quality, safety, productivity and schedule implications in the production of the estimate.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and capabilities of manpower and equipment.
• Advanced understanding of bidding different contract types and the intricacies they present
• Proven ability to manage multiple bidding projects at the same time
• Valid Driver's License and ability to drive
• Effectively perform job duties while maintaining the company's core values

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction projects.
• Visit the project site to develop a thorough understanding of the site conditions.
• Lead the estimating team through the estimating process on select projects.
• Act as mentor to junior team members
• Reviewing estimates with project managers, superintendents and other estimators to ensure project costs are accurately captured in the estimate
• Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assure compliance with MBE/DBE requirements of contract in bid process.
• Develop preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications

Skills

Strong math skills

Reading drawings

Effective communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Agtek

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Branch Civil, Inc. seeks a collaborative and driven Senior Estimator to join our well-established, growing company in Virginia.

The Senior Estimator will demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of heavy civil and site development as related to all disciplines and phases of construction, and will be a self-starter committed to quality. The role reports to the Lead Estimator and includes leading the estimating team on select projects, mentoring junior staff, and developing winning bid strategies