Brayman Construction Corp

Senior Construction Estimator

Brayman Construction Corp$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of estimating experience in DOT or Federal contract settings
  • Bachelor's degree in business, civil engineering, construction management, or related fields
  • Proficient in HCSS HeavyBid and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet bid deadlines
  • Skilled in interpreting project plans and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Confirm take-offs and review work estimates
  • Direct and oversee junior estimators and project engineers
  • Prepare project overviews and pre-bid information
  • Collaborate with operational staff to validate construction methods
  • Ensure cost accuracy and efficiency in estimates
  • Gather vital estimation information from job sites
  • Complete additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

  • Supportive work culture fostering team success
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Eligibility for comprehensive safety training programs
  • Involvement in high-profile federal projects
Full Job Description
In this position, you play a vital role in our company. Every day, you arrive at our corporate office ready to perform a variety of important tasks, including confirming take-offs, reviewing work estimated, and making sure the risks associated with the work are understood. A natural-born leader, you oversee and direct the work of the assigned estimators and junior estimators as well as occasionally oversee our project engineers.

Using your organizational skills, you prepare project overviews and pre-bid information as well as perform specification and special provision reviews. You collaborate with our operational staff to validate any construction productions as well as the means, methods, and equipment ideas utilized in item pricing. No matter what, you ensure the costs estimated are accurate and as low as possible.

Demonstrating your commitment to safety, you adeptly navigate the pre-bid job sites you visit. You efficiently and thoroughly gather vital estimation information to help us continue to get awarded crucial work. Exhibiting great flexibility, you complete important additional projects and tasks as they arise. Seeing our company's success gives you a deep sense of satisfaction and you feel great knowing you are part of a successful team!

Please review the attached job description for further details.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
  • 10+ years of experience as an estimator in hard bid and unit priced work in a DOT or Federal contract setting
  • Bachelor's degree in business, civil engineering, construction management, or other related fields
  • Proficiency with the HCSS HeavyBid estimating electronic estimating system
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Ability to prioritize estimating tasks and workflow to meet estimate review schedules and bid dates
  • Ability to read, interpret, and understand project plans, specifications, and scope of work

Experience with scheduling and scheduling software would be a plus. Are you detail-oriented with exceptional time management skills? Can you remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a proven ability to meet deadlines? Can you work well independently and as part of a team? Do you have a can-do attitude? Can you communicate well, both verbally and in writing? Are you highly focused and driven to succeed? If yes, you might just be perfect for this estimating position!

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

The schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Some flexibility is required as travel will be required for pre-bid site visits as needed.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this estimating job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 16056

About Brayman Construction Corp

Brayman Construction Corporation is a heavy civil and geotechnical contractor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in complex projects that require innovative solutions and technical expertise. Brayman has completed projects in a variety of markets, including transportation, energy, water resources, and commercial construction. The company was founded in 1947 and has since grown to become one of the leading contractors in the region. Brayman is committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, and has a reputation for delivering projects on time and within budget.
Learn more about Brayman Construction Corp
Size
350 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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