Sr. Estimator

Blythe Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportun

Health and Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Blythe Construction seeks a Senior Estimator to oversee the preparation and review of estimate packages for heavy highway projects. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and coordination with subcontractors and vendors to deliver competitive bids.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, 10+ years bidding experience, and familiarity with HCSS software. This role emphasizes cost analysis, risk assessment, and value-engineering opportunities on

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Senior Estimator bidding on heavy highway projects.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Experience bidding on DOT/heavy highway projects between $1M and $25M.

Responsibilities

• Read and review plans, proposals, specifications, RFPs and related documents to develop competitive bids.
• Estimate self-performed work and price labor, equipment and material costs.
• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to facilitate quotes.
• Produce detailed final contract estimates and support reports for management.
• Assess site exposures and project risks; reflect costs in estimates.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and potential construction issues.

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS software

Job description

Senior Estimator

General Description

The Senior Estimator is responsible for and will oversee the preparation and review of all estimate packages, implementing department standards and procedures while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of estimate packages.

Key Duties

• Read/review plans, proposals, specifications, RFP's, and any other pertinent project related documents necessary to develop a competent and competitive bid proposal
• Estimating projects which typically range from 5 million to 50 million dollars.
• Estimating self-performed work and pricing the labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Actively communicate with subcontractors and vendors to facilitate quotes
• Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating as requested by management
• Pricing labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases.
• Ability to produce accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
• Ability to produce detailed, final contract estimates.
• Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Ability to identify potential construction issues through the estimating process.
• Ability to identify value-engineering alternatives.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers
• Working experience on HCSS software a plus.

Qualification Requirements

• General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and Experience. This is not an entry-level position and requires a minimum of 10 years of experience as a Senior Estimator bidding on heavy highway projects.
  • A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
  • Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management and fellow employees.
  • Experience working for a General Contractor as an estimator bidding on DOT or heavy highway projects between $1M and $25M required.
  • Typical projects are paving, bridges, earthwork, interstate rehabs, highway replacements, and airport projects.
• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Senior Estimator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
  • Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 30 pounds and, at times, as much as 50 pounds, as may be assigned.
  • Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
  • Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
  • Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Senior Estimator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction site.
  • Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
  • Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on a construction site such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.