Senior Construction Estimator - Heavy Civil
$180,000–$230,000 year
On-site · Sylmar, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Construction Estimator for heavy civil infrastructure projects (bid-build and design-build) responsible for interpreting contract proposals, performing quantity take-offs for unit price and lump-sum estimates, and developing comprehensive cost proposals. Will lead or direct others in take-offs, summarize results in Excel, interface with project owners, suppliers, and subcontractors during pre-bid estimates and post-bid negotiations, and collaborate with a cohesive estimating team to support major project pursuits using HCSS Heavy Bid and related cost software.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering
- 10+ years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects
- Knowledgeable of civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems, and the costs of these systems
- Able to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Strong computer skills including estimating software such as OnScreen Takeoff, spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms, and database applications and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Office, Outlook), Bluebeam, AutoCAD 3D, and HCSS Heavy Bid
- Possess good organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations
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