Heavy Civil Construction Estimator

1 week ago

Alexandria, United States Stacy and Witbeck Full time

Stacy and Witbeck Inc. is looking for a Sr. Estimator who has heavy civil/rail/transit experience. We have a very nimble and decentralized structure and comfort with cross-departmental collaboration is key. Those with Design-Build, CMGC and low bid experience that enjoy the challenges of a granular, detailed bid will thrive. We are particularly interested in those that are inspired by Progressive Design-Build, and a client-centered approach is visible through every department of our organization.

Working as an employee-owner in the estimating department allows this position to see the direct financial impact of their work. Our employee owners have a stake in the company and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan puts money directly back into the pockets of the people who build our company with their effort and dedication.

What we have to offer:

  • Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
  • We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP structure.
  • Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.
  • HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
  • Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
  • Dependent Daycare (including housekeeper, nannies, and preschool) expenses that can be tax sheltered through your FSA.
  • An EAP that gives you access to legal services such as will, identity theft and more.
  • Loan refinancing for buying a home, covering personal debt, or paying off student loans.
  • An amazing employee training and continued education system.
  • Nationwide opportunities
  • Generous company contributions to 401k
POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare and/or be an instrumental part of an estimating team for cost estimates of heavy civil, transit, and transportation construction projects ranging from $1 million to $1 billion plus including all essential elements and steps necessary for a successful bid; receiving and reviewing bid documents; assigning and assuming responsibilities for estimate assembly; from Bid Package to Bid and beyond as needed for effective and efficient project start up on awarded projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Leading and/or working as part of a Team in a coordinated effort
  • Organization and review of plans and specifications
  • Preparation of cost estimates for both hard-money and proposal bidding, utilizing Estimating Software (currently HCSS), analyzing, and establishing means, methods, production rates, and schedules.
  • Presentation of cost estimates/proposals before in-house management, joint venture partners
  • Training of Junior Estimators
  • Coordination with other Estimators and Consultants
  • Quantity Take-offs from plans utilizing various means, such as scaling, Agtek and Bluebeam
  • Preparation of sketches, illustrations, and composites for use in estimate preparation and review.
  • Preparation of Sub/Supplier quotation request packages, communication with Subs/Suppliers, and collection and review of quotations
  • Estimate close-out including Sub/Supplier Quote Comparisons
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
  • 10+ years of construction experience or equivalent combinations of technical training and construction experience required.
  • 5+ years Civil exposure required in either project management or estimating.
  • Rail or transit experience required.
  • Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred)
  • Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, proficiency in MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must.
  • Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses.
  • Ideally will have worked in Field Engineer or Superintendent position(s) with Heavy Civil, Transit, and Transportation projects
  • Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations.
  • 10% travel capability required.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

**At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc..

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