Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil & Site Development Lead

Branch; Chantilly (VA); Sur place; USD 91 000 - 156 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Branch Civil, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Senior Estimator with a thorough understanding of heavy civil and site development to lead complex bids from concept through award. You will manage a bid team, perform takeoffs, coordinate with clients and subs, ensure compliance with MBE/DBE, and travel as needed.

This role reports to the Lead Estimator and offers growth in a growing, well-established firm. You will oversee estimating activities, develop bid strategies, and mentor junior staff while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience in an estimating role for $20M+ pursuits.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior 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

Responsabilités

• Performing quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction projects.
• Visiting the project site to develop a thorough understanding of the site conditions.
• Developing relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers through direct communication.
• Identifying constructability issues through the estimating process.
• Leading the estimating team through the estimating process on select projects.
• Act as mentor to junior team members.
• Assessing site risks and develop plans to mitigate.
• Establish winning bid strategies.
• 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.
• Understand all safety, quality, and environmental standards and procedures and ensure appropriate costs are reflected in the estimate.
• Executing accurate, detailed and complete estimates.
• Develop preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications.
• Tracking and documenting historical data for future use.
• Appropriately represent the company during client interactions and other meetings.
• Prepare preliminary budgets for projects won.
• Perform new project hand-offs to effectively communicate the project scope, complexities, and estimate plan to operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Estimating

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

MS Office

Geometry

Driver's license

Project coordination

Formation

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

Outils

HeavyBid

Agtek

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Description du poste

Branch Civil, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Senior Estimator with a thorough understanding of heavy civil and site development to lead complex bids from concept through award. You will manage a bid team, perform takeoffs, coordinate with clients and subs, ensure compliance with MBE/DBE, and travel as needed.

This role reports to the Lead Estimator and offers growth in a growing, well-established firm. You will oversee estimating activities, develop bid strategies, and mentor junior staff while