Sr. Estimator (Civil, Heavy/Highway) South Plainfield, NJ

CRISDEL GROUP, INC.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisdel Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced estimator/construction engineer to prepare detailed project estimates from concept through completion. You will review plans, specs, and geotechnical data, perform take-offs, and manage bid submissions with a focus on competitiveness.

You will leverage MS Office, HCSS Heavy Bid and related tools to compile accurate estimates, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely bid delivery for projects across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil preferred), Construction Management or Engineering Technology.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business documents, technical specs, and government regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete project scope estimates with pricing and bid qualifications from concept to completion.
• Evaluate bidding risks and strategies to increase competitiveness.
• Review drawings, specifications, data and geotechnical reports.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed.
• Prepare take-offs and quantify data for estimates.
• Develop supplier relationships to ensure best pricing and value.
• Estimate costs for self-perform work: craft hours, labor, materials, and equipment.
• Identify indirect costs, scheduling and on-site facility needs.

Skills

Reading & analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Engineering Technology

Tools

MS Office Suite

HCSS Heavy Bid

Agtek

Blue Beam

ProCore

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Crisdel Group, Inc. is an industry leading heavy/highway, infrastructure, paving and site preparation contractor serving markets in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida. Established in 1968, Crisdel has more than 50 years of experience constructing a diverse range of high profile construction projects for both public sector agencies and private clients. Crisdel's commitment to superior customer service, dedication to safety and consistent high quality of our finished product and services is provided by our passionate team of employees.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares complete project scope estimates based on proposal documentation with detailed pricing and bid qualifications from concept to completion.
• Evaluates bidding risks and strategies and analyzes alternative solutions, and construction methods to increase competitiveness.
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes project documentation: drawings, specifications, data, geotechnical reports, addendums, etc.
• Evaluates DBE/SBE goal requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Attends pre‑bid meetings and/or performs pre‑bid job site visits.
• Prepares and/or reviews "take‑off" quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Analyzes competition and communicates with estimating team.
• Develops relationships with suppliers/vendors by creating strategic alliances to ensure competitiveness.
• Analyzes and scopes vendors/suppliers to determine best value and based on analysis, proactively works to pursue vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing.
• Prepares detailed estimate costs for all self‑perform work activities: craft hours, labor, material, and equipment costs from a crew based perspective.
• Formulates all project indirect costs: staffing, project schedules, on‑site facilities, support costs with schedule development.
• Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value‑enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability.
• Follows up with clients to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles and facilitates negotiations for submitted bid proposals.
• Ensures bids proposals are completed in a timely fashion to allow for team review prior to submission.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a field or project engineer or construction estimator

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil preferred), Construction Management, Engineering Technology.
• Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical specifications/procedures, and government regulations.
• Must have excellent attention to detail, have the ability to recognize discrepancies and have the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Must be proficient in the following software applications: MS Office Suite, HCSS Heavy Bid, Agtek, Blue Beam, ProCore, etc.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to effectively present information both verbally and in writing.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team to efficiently complete jobs to the highest customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Effective Leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license issued within the United States clear of multiple and/or major violations.
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment (post‑offer) drug screen and motor vehicle records check; a criminal background check will also be conducted.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.