SENIOR PROJECT ESTIMATOR

StaffWorthy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan + 5% company match

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking an Estimator with 5+ years of experience in heavy civil projects, including concrete and asphalt work. The role involves preparing detailed estimates and managing subcontractor proposals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and experience with estimating software. This position offers a base salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000, alongside comprehensive benefits, in San Antonio, Texas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil project estimating experience.
• Experience with concrete, asphalt paving, and roadway dirt work.
• Proficient in estimating & scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates based on proposal specifications and drawings.
• Maintain files of working documents for estimating figures.
• Create and manage subcontractor requests for proposal.

Skills

Bidding

Estimating Software (Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, etc)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera

Viewpoint

Heavy Bid

Heavy Job

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reviewing proposal specifications and drawings and attending pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Proficiently preparing estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, and equipment costs and applying them to the complete scope of work
• Reviewing/researching historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiling summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates
• Incorporating historical data into unit and man-hour figures
• Proficiently maintaining files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Creating, sending, and managing subcontractor requests for proposal
• Reviewing design options and recommending the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
• Following awarded contracts as assigned may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc.
• Performing other duties as directed

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college, technical school or university in Engineering or Construction Management
• A minimum of 5 years of heavy civil, heavy highway estimating experience involving concrete and asphalt paving, road widening, drainage lines, road reconstruction, bridge work, and roadway dirt work.
• A minimum of 5 years of hard bid estimating
• A minimum of 5 years of estimator and/or a combination of project engineer and estimating experience working on or estimating heavy civil concrete structures, roadway, bridge and dirt excavation, heavy civil projects of $5 million to $30 million.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in calculating area, volume, quantities, etc. in performing take-offs, control, and material pricing.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in estimating & scheduling software (Primavera, Viewpoint, Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, etc.), Internet and Project Management software; Spreadsheet and Word Processing software.
• The ability to pass criminal and driving background checks
• A valid Driver License
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan + 5% company match
• Growth and advancement

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Skills and Certifications

• Bidding
• Estimating Software (Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, etc)
• Security Clearance Required: No
• Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $100,000 to $150,000*** Never repost ***Full-timeBenefits - FullRelocation Assistance Available - NoCommission Compensation - NoBonus Eligible - NoOvertime Eligible - NoInterview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

• 5+ to 7 years experience
• Seniority Level - Mid-SeniorManagement
• Experience Required - No
• Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
• Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Screening Questions

Do you have 4 or more years of experience estimating for road and highway projects?