Estimator (Heavy Highway / Civil Construction)

Flippo Construction Company, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned, general and heavy civil construction contractor located in Forestville, MD. Flippo has been building infrastructure projects in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland for over 50 years. Flippo is a diverse and inclusive organization with a "team" culture fueled by our employee-owners. We offer competitive pay and benefits that include Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), vehicle allowance, company paid fuel, 401(k) with match, medical/dental/vision Insurance, paid time off (PTO), employee assistance program, life/AD&D Insurance, long term disability insurance, and paid holidays.

We are seeking an experienced civil construction Estimator with heavy highway projects experience to join our team. The Estimator position encompasses all of the duties of the quantity estimator plus the additional responsibility to determine the cost of performing the work and arrive at a suggested bid price. The Estimator shall be on the alert to discover cost saving possibilities and also conditions that will cost more than those normally encountered. Of highest importance in this position is the accuracy of arriving at the actual final cost of construction.

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly review the project plans and specifications.
• Estimate crew cost including number and class of people, equipment items, and other daily expenses.
• Estimate production costs.
• Negotiate with material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Flag and point out, to the Chief Estimator, costs that are believed risks.
• Ask assistance of others who are knowledgeable of the work to be performed.
• Review project estimate with the Chief Estimator.
• Complete and review the bid documents.
• Submit bid documents within deadline requirements.
• On successful bids, prepare bid turnover information, contract bond order form, correct bid to reflect last minute price changes.
• Assume lead role in job turnover to superintendent and project management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Continuing education in construction is a plus.
• Must have a minimum 3 years of experience as an Estimator for heavy highway projects. Experience estimating bridge projects highly desired. Experience estimating underground wet utility projects is a plus
• Experience with HCSS/HeavyBid software preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.