Four-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training/experience
5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil bridge work
Experience with bridge, heavy civil, concrete, steel, pile driving, and coffer dam
Ability to estimate structural and civil aspects on smaller projects is a plus
Strong computer skills with familiarity in scheduling/estimating software (HCSS) and MS Office
Responsibilities
Identify project scope and perform quantity takeoff for heavy civil projects
Review plans and specifications for compliance
Perform conceptual estimates when detailed designs are unavailable
Solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors
Coordinate with team members to develop comprehensive project estimates
Ensure estimates meet compliance standards and address client requirements
Develop project schedules aligned with owner requirements and resource efficiency
Ensure safety risks are accounted for in estimates
Create innovative strategies to enhance competitiveness and margins
Prepare well-documented proposals as needed
Maintain organized bid documents and estimate information
Facilitate transition from estimating to operations team for successful bids
Benefits
Flexible work location with options for remote work
Scheduling flexibility between office and field
Opportunity for professional growth with potential hiring at Estimator or Senior Estimator level
Employee-owned company fostering a collaborative culture
Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all employees
Full Job Description
Cianbro is looking for a highly experienced heavy civil estimator to join the team. This position requires the preparation of contract proposal estimates for a variety of complex projects. The position will also involve the review of proposals, specifications, and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents to estimate, in addition to determining the suitability of the project for Cianbro and the availability of resources to bid the project and continually monitors the work through completion.
This role offers the flexibility of working at one of our offices located in Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland Connecticut, Maryland, and Illinois.This position offers scheduling flexibility to split time between office and remote work.
Based on experience and qualifications, the candidate will be hired at either an Estimator or Senior Estimator level.
Job Responsibilities
Identify the scope of work and perform quantity takeoff from RFQ information for heavy civil projects
Review available plans and specifications to make sure the estimated effort is in compliance
Perform conceptual estimates at times when detailed design information is not yet available
Solicit pricing from material vendors and subcontractors
Coordinate with other team members to develop overall estimates on larger projects
Ensure compliance with company standards risks and client requirements
Work with the in-house design team to ensure estimated construction methods and schemes to perform the work are safe, workable, and efficient
Ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by the estimating project team
Develop project schedules to ensure projects can be completed to meet owner requirements and that company resources are used efficiently
Ensure estimates address all potential safety risks and concerns
Develop innovative means and methods for completing projects to increase competitiveness and margins
Prepare proposals when necessary, and include information to document the basis of the proposal
Maintain base bid documents and organize estimate information
Coordinate with the Cianbro operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team
Qualifications/ Requirements
The successful candidate will have a four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or experience
5+ years of estimating heavy civil bridge experience required or equivalent field experience
Bridge, heavy civil, concrete, steel, pile driving, coffer dam experience required
The ability to estimate other areas (structural, civil, etc.) on smaller projects is a plus
Requires strong computer skills, familiarity with scheduling and estimating software (HCSS) and MS Office
Professionals
About The Cianbro Companies
The Cianbro Companies are a group of American privately held companies providing construction and construction services, construction equipment rental, and engineering. The company is headquartered in Pittsfield, Maine, and has offices and facilities throughout the United States. Cianbro has been in business since 1949 and has grown to become one of the largest and most diverse open-shop construction and construction services companies in the United States. The company is employee-owned and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Maine.
