Heavy Civil Estimator

Heavy Civil Estimator

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Pay: $110k-$125k annually

Schedule: M-F from 7am-4pm

Position Summary:

Responsible for Bidding and Estimating Federal Contracts

Job Responsibilities:

Cost Estimating

• Order Plans & Specs packages.
• Maintain Bid Log / Job Folders (paper and digital)
• Perform Accurate Material take offs.
• Organize Take-Off information in estimating template.
• Request Vendor pricing for all required materials, equipment, subcontracts, etc.
• Maintain project files updated with all project information.
• Prepare estimating notes for PM (top 10 list)
• Analyze material pricing / vendor clarifications and product suitability.
• Prepare scope of work letters (sent out minimum 3 days prior to bid)
• Complete any required pre-bid submittals.
• Organize and lead a bid review meeting- outlining conceptual design, estimated costs and

potential pitfalls / windfalls

Prepare detailed Bid Proposals with final approved pricing, terms, and clarifications for final review and

distribution.

• Acts as team leader for project proposals
• Prepare the budget for each job.
• Procurement / bid process
• Scheduling
• Project management

Prepare & implement Quality Control Plan, safety plan, environmental Protection (SWPPP)Plan,

work plans, etc.

• Sells and promotes work.
• Assist Sales and marketing.
• Conceptual cost estimating and budgeting.

Support Project Managers and Superintendents. Assist in preparation of Superintendents book.

• Assist PM s/ Superintendent with clarification of scope and specifications.
• Assist with change order justification, documentation, and customer communication of change costs.

Preconstruction / post-construction services

• Submittals Management- Maintain a tracking spreadsheet with status of submittals for each.

awarded project.

• Material order quantities including analyzing special roll lengths.
• Quantity Verification pre/post construction

Other responsibilities:

• Filing: Produces historical data file for every project or budget.
• Maintenance: Maintains production rate database of historical field results for all common applications.
• Preparation: Prepares requisitions for materials procurement (each project)
• Organization: Provides bill of materials for each awarded project (detailed list of all materials required for successful completion of the project)
• Relationships: Maintains close interaction / relationships with Vendors, Owners, and Engineers
• Time Management: Prioritizes by maintaining a daily priority list (reviewed daily each afternoon before leaving office for the day)
• Team leader: Assist with special administrative/ procedural improvement projects on as needed basis.
• Other: Perform other general duties as assigned or delegated. This position requires driving for work related tasks during scheduled hours.

Work Schedule:

Normal workdays are from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Salaried

employees are expected to put in the time needed to get the job done and a minimum of 50 to 55 hours per week on average; however, exceeding 55 hours is discouraged.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience in civil and underground project estimating
• Ability to perform quantity take-offs.
• Must have experience with HCSS (HeavyBid & HeavyJob)
• Experience with Excel
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoffs and Earth Calculation Software
• Ability to aggressively follow up on bids.
• Wet and dry utility project experience is a must.
• Clark County and City of Las Vegas experience a plus
• Knowledge of NDOT, Nevada State, and Public Works projects a plus
• Knowledge of Federal Highway Administration and USACE Project is a Plus