Construction Estimating Engineer

Project Estimator

Brewster Companies, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that specializes in heavy civil and transportation construction. As a rapidly growing company, we are looking for employees with a strong work ethic and great personality to join our team.

This position will be a vital role and in addition to our management team, work duties will include preconstruction and hard bid estimating. Brewster is seeking hardworking, motivated individuals who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career rebuilding and expanding our infrastructure.

Brewster Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer with advancement opportunities and a great work environment.

Benefits:

Company Paid Medical Insurance for full-time employees.

Dental/Vision/Life Insurance available.

401(k) with competitive company match.

Union Paid Holidays available upon hire.

Paid Vacation accruals upon hire.

Strong Family Culture - Family-Owned Business.

Growth Opportunities - Promotions from within.

Job Duties:

Assist with managing and updating a log of potential opportunities; including evaluations of projects to determine applicability to our core competencies

Efficiently and accurately perform takeoffs, calculation, and assembly of data.

Develop a cohesive estimate structure supported by achievable preliminary work plans.

Communicate with and expand subcontractor & supplier database.

Negotiates the best deal for the company, factoring in safety, cost, quality & diversity

Evaluates risks & determines risk mitigation strategies

Manage projects, clients & field supervisors

Perform preliminary scheduling activates & pre-job planning.

Job Qualifications:

Construction experience in the Civil Construction field including the ability to read and understand civil plans and specifications

Fluent with Microsoft Office and Excel

Experience with estimating software including HCSS Heavy Bid/ Heavy job

Experience with construction plan take off software

Strong written & verbal communication and people skills

Solid time management skills & ability to self-motive to meet goals.

Experience with DOT's and public agencies preferred

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