Senior Heavy Civil Estimator | FDOT Projects & Design-Build

Watson Civil Construction, Inc.; Angel Run (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health, dental, vision, life, short &长

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Watson Civil Construction, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Estimator to lead cost proposals for FDOT projects in Florida, including bids and negotiations for design-build opportunities.

The role entails analyzing plans, geotechnical reports, and specifications to produce accurate cost estimates. Candidates should have DOT experience, proficiency with HCSS, Primavera P6, AutoCAD and related tools, and a Bachelor’s in Civil Eng or equivalent.

Qualifications

• DOT experience is required; FDOT preferred.
• Experience using HCSS or similar estimating software.
• Experience with preparing hard-bid DOT, municipal and private proposals.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; or 5-10 years of equivalent experience.
• Five+ years of civil construction experience.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solicit projects to bid within core markets.
• Analyze contract documents, plans, specifications and geotechnical reports.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using HCSS software.
• Perform quantity take-off analysis.
• Solicit and analyze supplier and subcontractor proposals.
• Prepare project schedules using Primavera P6 CPM software.
• Prepare risk assessment analyses from contract docs and geotechnical reports.
• Work in a team environment, assisting and training other estimators.
• Develop standardized estimating systems and databases.
• Strive to build relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and suppliers.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Project coordination

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Agtek

AutoCAD

Job description

Watson Civil Construction, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Estimator to lead cost proposals for FDOT projects in Florida, including bids and negotiations for design-build opportunities.

The role entails analyzing plans, geotechnical reports, and specifications to produce accurate cost estimates. Candidates should have DOT experience, proficiency with HCSS, Primavera P6, AutoCAD and related tools, and a Bachelor’s in Civil Eng or equivalent.