Job Description

Estimator - Heavy Highway Construction

Job Description:

Harrison & Burrowes Bridge Constructors is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Estimator with experience in bridge, dam/water and heavy-civil construction projects to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain and review contract documents to define scope and potential risks.
• Develop comprehensive and accurate bid proposals including detailed quantity take-offs, preliminary construction schedules and solicitation of material and subcontractor quotations.
• Break bid items down into tasks and develop labor, equipment and materials needs.
• Evaluate potential subcontractor needs on a given project, descope quotes received to ensure completeness and determine what, if any, support needs are required.
• Maintain and analyze historical costs to ensure an accurate proposal.
• Formulate contingency plans and effectively manage risks that may impact cost and time estimates.
• Evaluate alternative construction methods and potential value‑engineering opportunities.
• Manage pre-bid development of project D/M/WBE & SDVOB plan and good faith efforts.
• Accurately prepare bid documents for timely submission.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and travel to sites as required.
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with executive management team.
• Work as a team with other estimators and project managers on a daily basis in all aspects of the estimating department.
• Help prepare post bid documentation for award.
• Attend/coordinate estimating handoff to the project management team.
• Review performance of completed jobs with project management staff to identify lessons learned and to assist with future proposals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or demonstrate comparable field experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bridge and/or heavy highway construction estimating and/or project management
• A record of successfully estimating heavy civil construction between $1M and $15M.
• Have a working knowledge of means and methods, crew composition, and production rates for heavy civil construction.
• Experience with alternate project delivery methods such as Design Build is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, Adobe or Bluebeam and Ineight Estimate or similar estimating software.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task with strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

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