Sr Estimator (Heavy Civil)

Keeley Construction

• $95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in estimating within heavy civil construction
  • Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, and estimating software
  • Experience with water/wastewater treatment projects and process piping
  • Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building
  • Exceptional time management and customer service skills
  • High attention to detail with proposal and report writing ability

Responsibilities

  • Lead the estimation and proposal process including cost analysis and trade takeoffs
  • Oversee capital bids prior to submission
  • Delegate new estimating opportunities within the team
  • Evaluate and review subcontract estimates and proposals
  • Conduct productivity analysis and cost comparison across projects
  • Negotiate with subcontractors and maintain vendor lists
  • Ensure customer service excellence and operational effectiveness

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant heavy civil projects
  • Leadership role within a collaborative estimating team
  • Engagement with a broad range of subcontractors and suppliers
  • Focus on operational excellence and strategic project insights
  • Supports professional development within a high-volume bidding environment
Full Job Description
Keeley Construction is looking to hire a SrEstimator for our Heavy Civil Group in Dallas, TX.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership for estimates and proposals including cost analysis, estimate coordination, as well as development and review of trade takeoffs and internal pricing.
  • Oversee all capital bids before submission.
  • Delegate new customer opportunities within estimating team.
  • Evaluate subcontract cost estimates and proposals, as well as preparing/reviewing self-perform estimates, and assembling final estimate for owner.
  • Drive and maintain all National Opportunities Reporting.
  • Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates, comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
  • Negotiate with and engage in subcontract solicitation during the bidding process and maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by trade.
  • Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
  • Exceed expectations with excellent customer service, operational excellence, and strategic insight.
  • Maintain company quality standards with subcontractors and vendors while performing in a high-volume bid environment.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 5-7 years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
  • Proficient with Outlook, Excel, and Word, along with estimating software.
  • Demonstrated experience with heavy civil construction projects, specifically water/wastewater treatment plants and process piping.
  • Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
  • Exceptional time management and customer relation skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to assist with writing proposals and reports.

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