Civil Construction Utilities Estimator

Our client, a leading company in municipal infrastructure construction in Central FL, is seeking a motivated and experienced Estimator.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Building Construction or at least 3-5 years of experience in cost estimating, project management, or a related field in underground utilities construction.

Position : Estimator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Analyze Documentation : Review blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Requirements Review : Determine labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor needs, and prepare itemized lists.
• Bid Documents : Read, understand, and interpret project plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Pre-Bid Meetings : Attend pre-bid meetings as required.
• Cost Computation : Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for planning, organizing, scheduling work, and preparing bids.
• Estimate Review : Lead estimate review meetings with other estimators and the Estimating Manager.
• Consultation : Consult with clients, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Constructability Analysis : Analyze plans for constructability issues and resolve them with colleagues.
• Bid Questions : Develop and submit questions to resolve bid document issues before submission.
• Cost Analysis : Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs, adjusting future estimates as needed.
• Process Improvement : Recommend improvements to cost estimating procedures to reduce discrepancies.
• Cost Trends : Identify cost trends to aid in cost reduction and process improvements.
• Project Pursuit : Assist the Estimating Manager in determining which municipal projects to pursue.
• Material Take-Offs : Execute material take-offs and determine production rates based on project documentation and historical costs.
• HeavyBid Software : Enter projected costs into HeavyBid software, ensuring accuracy, and prepare final estimates for approval.
• Project Handoff : Prepare estimates for the project management team if awarded, and conduct handoff meetings.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Certifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Building Construction from a four-year college or university.
• Extensive knowledge of construction practices, procedures, and techniques, as well as local, state, and federal building codes.
• Strong understanding of construction project contract administration.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in cost estimating, project management, or related fields.
• Proficiency with HeavyBid by HCSS, database software, internet software, inventory software, project management software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proactive, deadline-oriented, analytical with excellent mathematical ability.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

• Regularly required to sit for extended periods; frequently required to move around the office.
• Occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Competencies :

• Adaptability
• Analytical Skills
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Business Development
• Cooperation
• Dependability
• Job Knowledge
• Planning and Organization
• Problem Solving
• Quality
• Safety and Security

How to Apply : If you are a qualified Estimator looking to join a top company in municipal infrastructure construction, please send your resume to shalinda.

[email protected] or call ShaLinda directly at 605-403-5095.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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