About this opportunity
Kyle Conti Construction, LLC lists this Senior Heavy Civil Estimator opportunity in hillsborough township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead the Estimate. Shape the Strategy. Help Win the Work.
Kyle Conti Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Heavy Civil Estimator to lead complex estimating efforts and play a key role in determining the projects KCC pursues.We’re looking for a senior-level estimator who understands how heavy civil projects are built, how they should be priced, and what it takes to develop a competitive and executable bid.This is more than a senior takeoff position. The Senior Estimator will take ownership of significant pursuits, work closely with Operations, Project Management and company leadership, evaluate risk and constructability, develop pricing strategies, and help position KCC to successfully pursue and execute the right work.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead estimates for complex and significant heavy civil projects from initial pursuit through bid submission
Review and interpret plans, specifications, addenda, contract documents and other bid requirements
Develop detailed quantity takeoffs and complete estimates
Establish pricing for labor, materials, equipment, trucking and subcontractor work
Solicit, analyze, negotiate and level subcontractor and supplier pricing
Develop competitive pricing strategies based on project scope, market conditions, risk and construction approach
Evaluate project risks, constructability, means and methods, schedule requirements and potential cost impacts
Work closely with Operations and Project Management to develop practical and executable estimates
Identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering options and alternative construction methods
Review and validate estimates prepared by other estimators
Provide guidance, support and mentoring to Estimators and other estimating team members
Participate in pursuit strategy and project go/no-go discussions
Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits and meetings with owners, subcontractors and suppliers as required
Prepare bid schedules, proposals and supporting documentation
Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation
Meet critical bid deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality
Support post-bid review, scope clarification and transition of awarded work to Operations
Help continuously improve estimating processes, tools and best practices
WHAT YOU BRING
Candidates must possess:
10+ years of heavy civil construction estimating experience
Demonstrated experience independently leading estimates and competitive bids
Strong ability to read and interpret civil drawings, plans, specifications and contract documents
Extensive experience with quantity takeoffs and detailed cost estimating
Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction means, methods and sequencing
Experience pricing self-perform work, subcontractors, materials, equipment and trucking
Strong understanding of construction costs, productivity and project risk
Ability to develop and defend estimate assumptions and pricing decisions
Experience managing multiple complex bids and competing deadlines
Strong communication, analytical, organizational and decision-making skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites, pre-bid meetings and other project-related meetings as required
Preffered experience
Highway, roadway, bridge, utility, sitework, paving, marine, rail/transit or environmental construction experience
Significant public works and DOT project experience
Experience in NJ, NY or PA construction markets
Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam, B2W, Procore or similar software
Strong understanding of prevailing wage and public bidding requirements
Experience with value engineering and alternative construction methods
Experience reviewing or mentoring the work of other estimators
Experience transitioning awarded estimates to Operations and Project Management
Highway, roadway, bridge, utility, sitework, paving, marine, rail/transit or environmental construction experience
Significant public works and DOT project experience
Experience in NJ, NY or PA construction markets
Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam, B2W, Procore or similar software
Strong understanding of prevailing wage and public bidding requirements
Experience with value engineering and alternative construction methods
Experience reviewing or mentoring the work of other estimatorsExperience transitioning awarded estimates to Operations and Project Management
Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related fieldEquivalent heavy civil experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Kyle Conti Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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