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Job description
Responsibilities
Reviewing proposal specifications and drawings and attending pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Proficiently preparing estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, and equipment costs and applying them to the complete scope of work
Reviewing/researching historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiling summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates
Incorporating historical data into unit and man-hour figures
Proficiently maintaining files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
Creating, sending, and managing subcontractor requests for proposal
Reviewing design options and recommending the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
Following awarded contracts as assigned may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc.
Performing other duties as directed
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college, technical school or university in Engineering or Construction Management
A minimum of 5 years of heavy civil, heavy highway estimating experience involving concrete and asphalt paving, road widening, drainage lines, road reconstruction, bridge work, and roadway dirt work.
A minimum of 5 years of hard bid estimating
A minimum of 5 years of estimator and/or a combination of project engineer and estimating experience working on or estimating heavy civil concrete structures, roadway, bridge and dirt excavation, heavy civil projects of $5 million to $30 million.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in calculating area, volume, quantities, etc. in performing take-offs, control, and material pricing.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in estimating & scheduling software (Primavera, Viewpoint, Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, etc.), Internet and Project Management software; Spreadsheet and Word Processing software.
The ability to pass criminal and driving background checks
A valid Driver License
Vacation Pay
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan + 5% company match
Growth and advancement
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills and Certifications
Bidding
Estimating Software (Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, etc)
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $100,000 to $150,000*** Never repost ***Full-timeBenefits - FullRelocation Assistance Available - NoCommission Compensation - NoBonus Eligible - NoOvertime Eligible - NoInterview Travel Reimbursed - No
Candidate Details
5+ to 7 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid-SeniorManagement
Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
Screening Questions
Do you have 4 or more years of experience estimating for road and highway projects?
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Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
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