Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil/Bridge

J.F. White Contracting; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

J.F. White Contracting in Framingham, MA is seeking a Senior Estimator with strong heavy civil experience. The role covers earthwork, excavation support, utilities, and cast-in-place concrete in urban settings, leading bids and an estimating team.

You will prepare comprehensive estimates, manage subcontractor buys, and present project strategies to executives while mentoring junior staff and pursuing new clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• 15 years of Heavy Civil/Highway and Bridge construction experience.
• 15 years of estimating/project management experience with lead estimator on +$50M projects.
• Experience with earthwork, excavation support, bridges, utilities, and cast-in-place concrete, urban environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete estimates for small to large heavy civil projects, solo or as team lead.
• Estimate bridge, roadwork, and railroad/transit construction components.
• Manage estimating staff on large or JV estimates.
• Identify quantity takeoffs and risks; oversee subcontractor/vendor proposals.
• Develop bid timelines, pre-bid schedules, and post-bid buyouts.
• Present project means, methods, and risks to executives; grow client base.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Excel (advanced)

HeavyBid

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HeavyBid

Windows

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

JF White
10 Burr Street
Framingham, MA 01701, USA

Description

Senior Estimator is responsible for the preparation of the bid. Position reports to the Chief Estimator. Candidate must be experienced in Earthwork, Support of excavation, Utility, and Cast-in-place concrete construction in preferably in urban locations. Combination of Field and Estimating experience highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete estimate preparation for both small and large heavy civil projects working both independently and/or leading an estimate team.
• Estimate preparation for various aspects of heavy civil construction projects related to Bridge, Roadwork and Railroad/Transit construction.
• Manage estimating staff in preparation of large and Joint Venture estimates.
• Identify and oversee quantity takeoff requirements.
• Identify the applicable means and methods, risks and factors affecting production.
• Estimate preparation for self-performed work items.
• Manage solicitation of subcontractors and vendors/fabricators and ensure sufficient coverage, and evaluate their proposals
• Identify potential Value Engineering/Alternate approaches.
• Create and maintain estimate prep schedule and pre-bid schedule.
• Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
• Maintain communication with estimating staff and Chief Estimator.
• Presentation of project, proposed means and methods, schedule and sequencing, and risks to executive management.
• Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing our existing customer base.
• Assist in the development and mentorship of junior to mid-level team members.
• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.

Required Skills:

• Extraordinary attention to details; ability to process work accurately.
• Ability to come up with creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Success oriented driven with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively work with and manage personnel.
• Advanced skill level in Excel and intermediate knowledge of Windows, Word, PowerPoint.
• Proficient level in Heavy Bid preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• 15 years of Heavy Civil/Highway and Bridge construction.
• 15 years of estimating/project management experience with previous experience as a lead estimator on projects of + $50M.
• Candidate must have experience in earthwork, support of excavation, bridge construction, utilities, and cast-in-place concrete construction, preferably in urban environments. A combination of field and estimating experience is highly desirable.
• Preferred candidate has prior experience with design build and joint venture heavy civil estimate preparation.

Compensation Range: $160,000-$200,000

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