Project Estimator

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in civil construction estimating, with a focus on heavy civil, site work, utilities, drainage systems, roads, and demolition.

• Experience working for a Heavy Civil Contractor as an estimator, bidding on site work projects, is required.
• Estimating projects that will typically range from $500,000 to $20,000,000, including subsequent change orders.
• Estimating self-performed work to include pricing the labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Ability to solicit, review, and prioritize material and subcontractor quotations for management review.
• Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases.
• Ability to produce accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
• Ability to produce detailed, final contract estimates.
• Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze costs and reflect these in an estimate.
• Ability to identify constructability issues through the estimating process.
• Ability to identify value-engineering alternatives.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Project or Primavera, Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Must have experience with Agtek, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, Cad, or any other takeoff/modeling software.
• Ability to prepare a construction handoff package after award and respond to field questions regarding takeoff subcontractor and vendor pricing, as well as strategies used to prepare the cost estimate.
• Work experience on HCSS or B2W software is a plus.
• Travel within SC, NC, and GA may be required.

Education and Experience:

This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Estimator. A four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent is required. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management and fellow employees. Experience working for a Heavy Civil Contractor as an estimator is required. This position requires you to be experienced in estimating grading, utilities, and demolition.

Typical projects are site development, industrial, commercial development, utilities, mining reclamation, overburden removal, demolition, and general site work. Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are mandatory.

• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 lbs. and carry up to 15 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Estimator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
Work is typically performed indoors.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to perform site visits for prebid and customer meetings, field verification of project bid documents, and development of future project or change order proposals.