Construction **Estimator** **Heavy Civil**

• Review, interpret, and accurately estimate scopes of work as describe in the project documents
• Prepare take-off and pricing for civil disciplines
• Participate in putting final bid together on bid day, attend pre-bid conferences as requested
• Responsible for all aspects of estimating including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, value engineering, and subcontractor bidding.
• Conduct thorough analysis of drawings and specifications, ensuring required information is provided.
• Perform detailed project cost estimate using estimating software such as HCSS.
• Research selected products from a cost and constructability perspective.
• Solicit sub-contractor pricing and bids for different trades in preparation of cost estimate.
• Review progress and construction documents for constructability. Lead and participate in discussion regarding alternate detail and materials for specific areas or trades.
• Provide and present value engineering options and costs.
• Provide and present estimating productions and scheduling.
• Coordinate administrative staff in sending documents to vendors.
• Perform any other duties assigned

• 5-10 years’ experience estimating within heavy civil construction industry preferred.
• Previous experience with MTA agencies (NYCTA/LIRR/MNRR/etc.), NYCDDC, and/or local utilities (Con Edison, DEP, etc.) a plus.
• Local knowledge of the industry.
• Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highly proficient in selected software (Excel, Word, Outlook), HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software and P6, and AutoCAD is REQUIRED.
• Ability to make decisions, work independently and coordinate estimating colleagues.
• Ability to meet critical project deadline, willingness to coordinate and work as a Team Member.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time.

Education/Certifications

• College degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent years’ experience.