Estimator - Heavy Civil, Roads & Bridges

Fisk Electric Company

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
  • 5+ years of construction estimating or engineering experience (8+ years relevant experience can substitute for degree)
  • Knowledge of construction materials and designations required
  • Proficient in estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing
  • Strong interpersonal communication and team collaboration skills
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and understand engineering documents
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam and MS Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Calculate statistical data including quantity take-offs and labor costs
  • Research historical data to develop guidelines for future estimates
  • Participate in developing project update and bid package documents
  • Maintain files of working documents for backup to estimating figures
  • Assist in monitoring conceptual estimates with actual cost data
  • Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisor

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse heavy civil projects
  • Exposure to collaborative team environment
  • Participation in developing project estimates and guidelines
  • Potential for skill advancement in construction estimating
Full Job Description

***Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future***

Lunda Construction, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Estimator- Heavy Civil, Roads & Bridges to join our office in either Milwaukee, WI, Hilbert, WI, or Black River Falls, WI.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Estimator- Heavy Civil, Roads & Bridges at Lunda Construction, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Calculate various statistical data, including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per person-hour, and equipment.

  • Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.

  • Participate in developing project update and bid package estimate documents.

  • Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures.

  • Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data.

  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited institution preferred.

  • 5+ years of previous construction estimating, engineering, or similar experience preferred. 8+ years of additional relevant experience can be in lieu of the degree. 

  • Knowledge of construction materials and recognition of material designations (i.e. W section and HP section) required.

  • General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.

  • Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems is essential.

  • Proficiency in Bluebeam and MS Excel.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrate consistent ability to be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough.

  • Solution oriented problem solver.

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