Senior Heavy Civil Estimator for Roadway Projects

S & S Paving & Construction, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

S & S Paving & Construction, a Phoenix-based civil contractor, seeks an experienced estimator to join in Tucson. You will perform takeoffs, cost analyses, and bid preparation for asphalt, earthwork, and site projects.

The candidate should have five years of estimating experience, familiarity with Bluebeam and Heavy Bid-style tools, and the ability to coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and project teams. Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Five years of estimating experience in civil construction.
• Experience with heavy bid and Bluebeam preferred.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Study job specifications and evaluate construction methods to determine cost impacts.
• Perform digital and/or plan takeoffs for project quantities and scopes.
• Contact vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors for quotes.
• Accurately forecast costs of earthwork and utilities for proposals.
• Site visits and job walks as necessary for estimating.
• Interpret and explain costs and budgets to project management and field personnel.
• Mentor other team members and strive for excellence in estimates.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Bluebeam

Heavy Bid

Microsoft Office

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

B2W Estimate

Aztek takeoff

Bluebeam

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S&S Paving & Construction Overview

S & S Paving & Construction is a Phoenix-based civil construction contractor specializing in paving, earthwork, site concrete, and construction management services across Arizona. The company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality roadway, asphalt, and infrastructure projects for municipal, commercial, and residential clients.

POSITION SUMMARY

Applicants MUST have five years’ experience with an emphasis on Civil Construction. Experience with Heavy Bid, and Bluebeam is preferred, but not required if applicant has strong estimating background. Knowledge of activities concerned with Heavy Civil Construction projects including aggregate base course, asphalt paving of roadways, commercial parking lots and other surface maintenance activities. Actively participate in the conceptual development of a construction project from start to finish and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.

S&S Paving performs work for a wide range of entities including Federal, State, Local Municipalities, privately owned and joint venture projects.

Applicant must be self-motivated and able to perform numerous aspects including takeoffs, site visits, gathering quotes, working with subcontractors, managing multiple estimates, and coordinating with other ESI divisions and personnel for projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Study job specifications and evaluate construction methods to determine cost impacts for estimates.
• Perform digital and/or plan takeoffs for project quantities and scopes.
• Contact vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors for quotes.
• Accurately forecasts costs of earthwork and utility scopes for proposals.
• Site visits and job walks as necessary for estimating
• Interpret and explain costs and budgets to project management and field personnel as needed during construction.
• Strive for excellence in every estimate to achieve optimal results and goals.
• Possess an ownership attitude and be willing to grow and mentor other team members.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Civil Engineering or Civil Construction Management degree preferred but not required.

Experience: 5 years’ experience in Estimating, utilizing industry relevant estimating software.

Requirements: Must be familiar with Microsoft office, B2W estimate and track, Aztek takeoff, Bluebeam, saving and input of data.

Computer Skills: Must be familiar with Microsoft office, B2W estimate or Heavy Bid, Aztek takeoff, Bluebeam, saving and inputting of data.

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Clean Driving record and the ability to pass a background investigation, and drug screening. Able to access State & Federal Facilities

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Civil Construction: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucson, AZ (Required)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.