Structures Estimator

Why work at Banicki?

Founded by Jerry Banicki locally in 1991, J. Banicki Construction, Inc. (Banicki) is a trusted heavy civil construction firm recognized for our ability to provide comprehensive civil infrastructure services for our clients. Headquartered in Phoenix, Banicki has completed over 1,400 municipal, state, and federal projects across Arizona, California, and Texas, earning a reputation for our ability to deliver projects of all sizes and complexities with precision and efficiency. Our pronounced focus on delivering exceptional quality work is highlighted by the five AGC Build Arizona Project of the Year Awards we have received on bridge and heavy civil projects delivered since 2020.

At Banicki, we foster a culture of hard work, collaboration, and fun. We believe that our team members are our greatest strength and competitive advantage. If you're looking for a work environment that values teamwork, dedication, and a "can-do" attitude, then we invite you to join us in building a brighter future together.

Banicki has been at the forefront of Alternative Project Delivery Methods (APDM) since 2000, when Jerry Banicki began collaborating with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) legislative group to win passage of ARS § 34, the legislation that enables APDM for civil construction in Arizona. As a result, Banicki has consistently demonstrated our proficiency on APDM projects, providing our clients with innovative, best value, and accelerated methods to deliver civil infrastructure.

Sterling Benefit:

In 2011, Banicki became an independent subsidiary of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (Sterling). Sterling is one of the highest performing contractors in the world, currently ranked #59 on the ENR’s 2024 Top 400 Contractors List and #50 on Forbes’ America’s Best Small Companies List – performing over $2.2B in revenue annually. We encourage you to look at the outstanding attributes of our parent company at ww.strlco.com.

What Banicki Can Offer You:

• Salary: Competitive salary with up to 10% Annual Bonus.
• Health Insurance: We have four options for your health plan through Cigna. Coverage will start on the first day of the first full month after you start. Example – Start date in mid-September, health coverage starts the first of October. See Banicki’s Benefits Guide for more information.
• Industry Leading Benefits: We offer industry leading health, vision, dental, and other benefits.
• 401 K: 100% Company match up to 5%. You will be eligible on the first day of the first full month after your start. Example – Start date in mid-September, eligibility is first of November.
• Smart Phone: You will be provided a new Apple or Android smartphone, whatever is your preference.
• Computer: You will be provided a new laptop, monitors, hardware, and any necessary software packages to execute your job functions.
• Company Vehicle: You will be provided a company truck or SUV with all the features. If you already have a truck or SUV, we will provide a monthly vehicle allowance.
• Fuel Card: Fuel card will be provided.
• Vacation (PTO): You will begin accruing vacation immediately on your start date at a rate of 1.5384615 hours per week (80 hours per year) which is available to use upon accrual.
• Holiday Pay: Eight paid holiday days per year independent of vacation (PTO).

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior-level Structures Estimator to join our Team. As a Structures Estimator, you will be responsible for providing turnkey estimating services from project advertisement through award and budget creation. Estimating projects will include bridges (substructure and superstructure), retaining walls, shoring, cast in place structures, precast structures, box culverts, as well as all the heavy civil / heavy highway work associated with the structural components.

This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with clients, subcontractors, material suppliers, design firms, utility companies, and all stakeholders to ensure the most accurate and thorough structures estimates are assembled using HCSS Heavy Bid. This position will also require working in a team environment with the Banicki Estimating Team, Banicki’s Chief Estimator, Banicki’s Senior Estimator, and other Banicki Operational staff to ensure the most competitive structures bids are assembled in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Proven ability to assemble complete structures estimates, along with all associated heavy civil and heavy highway work, using HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Proficiently prepare structures estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, equipment costs, and applying them to the complete scope of work.
• Ability to rapidly analyze structural projects by thoroughly reviewing plan sets, geotechnical reports, attending pre-bid meeting, site visits, etc.
• Robust ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculations using OST, Planswift, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Reviewing and researching historical data (productivity analysis reports, publicly available bid tabs, purchase orders, subcontracts, etc.) and compiling summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for structures estimates.
• Incorporating historical data into unit and man-hour figures within HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Actively participating in developing bid package estimate documents
• Proficiently maintaining files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Creating, sending, and managing subcontractor requests for proposal
• Reviewing design options and recommending the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
• Following awarded contracts as assigned – may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc.
• Conduct and lead comprehensive bid reviews with Banicki’s Chief Estimator and Management Team prior to bid day.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A) from four-year college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 8-years operational experience on structures related projects including: bridges (substructure and superstructure), retaining walls, cast in place structures, precast structures, box culverts, as well as all the heavy civil / heavy highway work associated with the structural components.
• Minimum of 5-years estimating experience on structures related projects including: bridges (substructure and superstructure), retaining walls, cast in place structures, precast structures, box culverts, as well as all the heavy civil / heavy highway work associated with the structural components.
• Minimum of 5-years structures estimating experience utilizing the following software programs: HCSS Heavy Bid, OST, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Strong technical knowledge of all structural scopes, specifications, heavy civil construction, civil engineering principles, construction methods, and materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
• Excellent understanding of structures productions, crew assembly, equipment allocation, work sequence, and work scheduling.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.