SR Estimator, Heavy Civil

Ignite Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance

Fuel Card

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced estimator for heavy civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in estimating, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, and strong skills in software such as HCSS and Heavy Bid. Responsibilities include preparing estimates, reviewing project specifications, and soliciting subcontractors. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential. Compensation ranges from $100k to $110k a year, with additional benefits like a company vehicle and vacation pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in heavy civil/roadway estimating.
• Experience with removals, grading, concrete structures, and asphalt paving.
• Proficient in using estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and conduct site visits.
• Prepare estimates and conduct bid reviews with management.
• Solicit subcontractors and develop bid packages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Heavy Bid

AGTEK

OST

P6

Excel

Job description

Our client is a successful construction company looking for a candidate who will be responsible for the estimating of heavy civil infrastructure projects with various scopes of work including but not limited to removals, grading, concrete structures, aggregate placement, asphalt paving, airport taxiways & aprons and related scopes of work. This position will work closely with other estimators, project managers and the Chief Estimator. Candidate will need an attention to detail along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $100k to $110k a year (based upon experience)
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance
• Fuel Card
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth

Responsibilities

• Ability to review project specifications, plans and Geotech Report, attend pre-bid meetings, determine site conditions via a site visit. Determine self-performed scope of work and subcontracted scope of work.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, close-out bids and submit owner/agency bid documents with the direction of the Chief Estimator.
• Ability to solicit subcontractors and material supplies including any possible requirements for DBE or SBE subcontractors. Develop the bid packages for the various subcontractors and materials suppliers scopes of work and send out RFQs.
• Prepare estimates proficiently by performing take-offs, setting up the estimate file and building activities & logic in the Heavy Bid (HCSS) estimating software.
• Conduct bid Review with Chief Estimator and Management Team prior to bid day.
• Enter both subcontractor and material supplier quotes in HCSS and make awards.

PositionRequirements

• Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in heavy civil / roadway estimating including removals, grading, concrete structures, aggregate placement, asphalt paving, airport runways and related scopes of work or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a traditional college, technical school or university in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• A minimum of 7 years of Estimating including software like HCCS, Heavy Bid, AGTEK, OST, P6, Excel or equivalent.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others.