Job Description
Position Overview:The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy construction and at least 10 years in the industry, including: highways, structural, and foundations. Experience with bridges, bridges over land and water expected. Experience with HeavyBid with knowledge of Excel, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office required. Experience submitting bids to PA & NJ DOTs and State/municipal entities highly desired. Ideal candidates possess strong personal initiative, excellent planning and problem-solving capabilities, and effective interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:- Assist with quantity takeoffs, pricing and bidding of construction projects, with focus on bridge structures
- Often works in conjunction with other members of the bid team to prepare accurate proposals
- Assist with final assembly of estimate for presenting to owners
- Capable of both hard bid and conceptual estimating
- Work to develop and manage a strong working relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
- Ability to select and solicit high quality suppliers and subcontractors
- Able to review project documents for value analysis/engineering suggestions
- Analyze survey reports, maps, structural drawings, and other topographical and geographical data to bid projects
Requirements:- 10 years of progressive experience in heavy construction, including: highways and bridge structures on land or in a marine environment, deep foundations, and concrete elements, with at least 5+ years of estimating experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to provide quantity takeoffs and pricing from technical drawings
- Proficiency with BlueBeam and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience with structural bridge elements, like concrete bridge beams, steel beams, deep foundations, bridge decks, etc.
- Working knowledge of HCSS preferred
- Federal/State contracting experience a plus
- Valid driver's license
- Working knowledge of DBE compliance for bids a plus
- Knowledge of Smartbid and Sharepoint a plus
- Ability to meet fast-paced, changing schedules and priorities for bids
- Keen awareness of industry recommended practices, OSHA requirements, equipment, and QA/QC
Perks (At least the following):- Competitive wages
- Bonus program
- 401(k) match
- Medical benefits provided with yearly HSA bonus amount, as approved
- Vacation program
- 7 paid holidays
- Opportunities for personal career growth available
- Company ownership available
- Company vehicle options
- Mentorship program available
