Offer summary

Qualifications:

A.S. or B.S. Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Accounting, or Business Management is preferred., General understanding of construction practices through professional experience or internships is required., Basic knowledge of heavy equipment and its application in construction tasks is necessary., Experience with earthwork take-off software and willingness to learn Trimble Business Center – HCE is essential..

Key responsabilities:

Complete take-offs using Trimble Business Center – HCE for various site work projects.

Evaluate site conditions and propose production levels for project proposals.

Manage the bidding process for small site packages and Green Infrastructure installation projects.

Prepare proposals and maintain bid matrices and calendars in collaboration with the Estimating Assistant.

Job description

Title: Estimator, Civil Construction

Type: Full Time

Location: 100% REMOTE

Reports To: Chief Estimator

We are a full-service, Site Development Contractor that works throughout the Mid- Atlantic Region specializing in a broad range of services: Turnkey Site Development, Wet Utilities, Dry Utilities, Erosion & Sediment Control, Bond Release, Stormwater Maintenance, Stormwater/BMP Installation, Stormwater Inspections & Repairs, and Jet/Vac Truck & CCTV services.

As a successful contracting business, we are growing our clientele and currently have a full-time, long term opportunity for a Civil Estimator to join our team of professionals in our headquarters in Falls Church/Merrifield, Virginia. In this role you will utilize your analytical skills to interpret civil plans, review civil plan sheets, complete take-offs Trimble Business Center - HCE, and work directly with our Chief Estimator to assist with developing cost estimates and putting together proposals for various site work construction projects.

Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Responsibilities:

Complete take offs using Trimble Business Center – HCE
Evaluate site access and conditions and propose production levels for proposals
Manage take-off and bidding process for small site package opportunities
Manage take-off and bidding process for Green Infrastructure (Stormwater) installation projects
Work with Estimating Assistant to keep bid matrix and bidding calendar current and to put together backup info needed for proposals
When needed, complete linear take offs from plans
Work with our internal Superintendents to evaluate time/materials/equipment needed to perform tasks that we self-perform for specific opportunities
Prepare proposal for review and build proposal folder with backup related to project
Identify scope of work and assumptions and exclusions proposal is based off of
Submit and follow up on status of proposals submitted to clients
Make site visits as needed to confirm scope of work
For proposals won, hand off project and proposal to Operations Team for successful project completion

Required Qualifications:

A.S. or B.S. Degree: Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Accounting, Business Management or equivalent is preferred
General understanding of construction (i.e. professional or educational/internship)
Must have basic heavy equipment knowledge (as far as what equipment can be used to complete different scopes of work/tasks)
Experience using earthwork take-off software and open to using/learning Trimble Business Center –HCE
Experienced with all aspects of site development (E&S, clearing, earthwork and excavation, utilities, fine grading, concrete and paving, stabilization, )
Experience bidding Stormwater Facilities/BMP’s isa plus