Sr Project Estimator

OVERVIEW This position is for a Project Estimator with industry experience in civil or marine engineering or heavy construction. The role is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects from $50 to $100 million to ensure the client is a responsive bidder. This is a fulltime position managing the estimating process and working with the Chief Estimator. Work is based out of the Plantsville office in Connecticut.

There is no remote option.

Must have these checkinthebox qualifications for consideration:

Degree in civil engineering Construction Management Business Administration or related work experience.

8 years Estimating experience with industry experience

Proficiency in MS Office; AGTEK Takeoff and Primavera Scheduling software; Estimating software including HCSS Heavy Bid or similar

Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements; Comprehensive understanding of civil construction industry practices and standards.

Role Responsibilities:

Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor materials equipment requirements location and other factors to ensure a highquality and timely estimate

Review drawings specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in the final project estimate.

Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase the competitiveness of the bid

Review takeoff quantities to ensure the accuracy of data used in estimates

Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete the estimate

Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate

Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness

Communicate with owners subcontractors public and private entities to ensure competitiveness

Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at preconstruction meetings to ensure an understanding of the scope of the job and critical means and methods of construction

Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.

Participate in and/or lead Designbuild preconstruction services to ensure highquality competitive estimates and schedules

Extras:

• Must be a US Citizen; No sponsorship offered
• Industry experience clarification: The client wants an estimator who has worked in the industry NOT an Engineer who has done estimating for the projects they worked on unless the Engineer held the title of an Estimator in their previous employment.

Remote Work :

No