Senior Heavy Civil Estimator - Transportation Projects

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Estimator for our transportation group. The role supports management, operations, and estimating staff in reviewing project plans, requirements and specifications, and involves coordinating a team on large multi-disciplinary estimates.

Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of construction costs and principles, experience with hard bid, negotiated and conceptual projects, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience or College Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience estimating projects over $30M.
• Understanding of all applicable estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
• Determine labor and equipment costs.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Review bid documents and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Prepare bid packages; compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD).
• Assist with post-bid buyouts.
• Comprehend contract requirements for diversity compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Estimator for our transportation group. The role supports management, operations, and estimating staff in reviewing project plans, requirements and specifications, and involves coordinating a team on large multi-disciplinary estimates.

Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of construction costs and principles, experience with hard bid, negotiated and conceptual projects, and strong communication skills to