Senior Heavy Civil Estimator: Lead & Win Complex Bids

Kyle Conti Construction, LLC; Hillsborough Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyle Conti Construction is seeking a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator to lead complex estimating efforts, shape pricing strategies and contribute to go/no-go decisions. You will partner with Operations, Project Management and leadership to build executable bids and win work.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in heavy civil estimating, strong skills in takeoffs, pricing labor and materials, and familiarity with DOT/public works. Travel to project sites and pre-bid meetings may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction estimating experience.
• Experience independently leading estimates and competitive bids.
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil drawings, plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Extensive experience with quantity takeoffs and detailed cost estimating.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction means, methods and sequencing.
• Experience pricing self-perform work, subcontractors, materials and trucking.
• Experience with public works/DOT projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates for complex heavy civil projects from pursuit through bid submission.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, contract documents and other bid requirements.
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs and complete estimates.
• Establish pricing for labor, materials, equipment, trucking and subcontractor work.
• Solicit, analyze, negotiate and level subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies based on project scope and risk.
• Evaluate project risks, constructability and schedule impacts.
• Mentor Estimators and support team members.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required.
• Prepare bid schedules, proposals and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating/Takeoffs

Reading civil drawings

Cost estimating

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

AGTEK

Bluebeam

B2W

Procore

Job description

Kyle Conti Construction is seeking a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator to lead complex estimating efforts, shape pricing strategies and contribute to go/no-go decisions. You will partner with Operations, Project Management and leadership to build executable bids and win work.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in heavy civil estimating, strong skills in takeoffs, pricing labor and materials, and familiarity with DOT/public works. Travel to project sites and pre-bid meetings may be required.