Senior Estimator Heavy Civil Construction

Estimator Heavy Civil Construction Columbia, SC

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 or more years of civil construction estimating experience with an emphasis on heavy civil, site work, utilities, drainage systems, and roads.

This position has strong potential for growth and advancement

COMPANY PROFILE:

• Heavy Civil Site Development Company handling projects from infrastructure to mining


• Site preparation, Reclamation, Mass Excavation, Utilities, Landfill, Mining


• Markets include Commercial, Industrial, Municipal, Mining

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package including:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with match

Bonus Eligible

Company computer

• Nonstop challenges


• Full pipeline of work stretching for more than 1 year with additional projects being considered.


• Structured, organized environment with actively involved ownership/management.


• Excellent training and growth opportunities this company believes in and has a history of promoting from within


• Company believes in work/life balance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management is a plus - will consider Associates or partial degree with some experience

Experience working for a general contractor as an estimator bidding on site works

Experience in estimating grading and utilities (typical projects are site development, industrial, commercial development, utilities, mining reclamation, overburden removal and general site work

Estimating projects that will typically range from 500K to 10 million dollars

Estimating self-performed work and pricing the labor, equipment, and material costs

Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases

Ability to produce accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings

Ability to produce detailed, final contract estimates

Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate

Ability to identify constructability issues through the estimating process

Ability to identify value-engineering alternatives

Ability to work as a team

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively with Clients, Engineers, etc

Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe

Desire experience with Agtek, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, Cad or any other takeoff/modeling software

Work Experience on Bid2Win (B2W) Heavy Bid (HCSS)or similar

Travel within SC, NC, and GA may be required