Estimator - Heavy Construction

PRIMARY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors bid procurement websites and portals to assist in identifying bid

opportunities

• Reads and understands construction drawings and specifications in order to provide accurate,

comprehensive takeoffs (estimated quantities) and estimates

• Attends pre-bid meetings when necessary
• Coordinates pre-bid discussions and bid kickoff meetings with other operating groups on

multi-departmental opportunities

• Performs site visits to projects sites to assess and confirm constructability approach
• Engages with and solicits feedback from Group Team members on constructability aspects of

projects, as needed

• Develops comprehensive project estimate that includes, but are not limited to, the

following:
o Creates and populates estimate in HCSS HeavyBid software
o Assembles Bid Schedule with sufficient level of detail and logic using Primavera P6
o Performs material take offs to verify estimated billing and cost tracking quantities using Excel,
Bluebeam Revu, and CAD software
o Utilizes historical cost and production data to improve estimate accuracy
o Assembles bid packages and contacts vendors and subcontractors to solicit pricing quotes and
proposals

• Coordinates post bid documents submission to owners in accordance with contract

documents

• Collaborates with safety, quality, engineering, and legals team to review contract terms,

conditions, and other requirements during procurement

• Assists project managers with formatting and importing project budgets into CMiC
• Collaborates with the project management team to ensure alignment between estimates

and execution

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University in Construction Management, Engineering, or

related curriculum or equivalent work experience preferred.

• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software

programs, including HCSS HeavyBid, OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, etc., preferred. Detailed
training on specific programs will be provided.

• Solid skills in the areas of math, budgeting, financial analysis, as well as excellent teamwork,

communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands of this position must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of this job. The employee will be required to regularly sit for an extended
period of time and frequently stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to
finger, handle, or feel: and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee will
occasionally lift and/or move office equipment up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include viewing computer monitors. Most work is performed in an office environment
during normal business hours but occasional project
site visits will be necessary.