Earthwork Estimator
- $100,000 - $140,000
- Wauconda, IL
A family owned and operated Company, we are looking to add an experienced Earthwork Estimator to join our team.
A bit about us:
We are major heavy/highway and civil contractor with an uncompromising pledge to achieve the highest standards of Engineering and Excellence, with the Safety of the workforce and traveling public being the highest priority. Our services include but are not limited to site development, excavating, earthmoving, underground utilities, heavy highway construction and more.
Why join us?
Construction isn’t just a job for us, it is our passion. With every project we undertake, we set the bar high and provide the best people in the industry, with a true love of what we do to make our Customers’ vision a reality. From the start, we use the latest techniques and technologies to make sure that the project stays on point and on budget. Even after a project's completion, we work to ensure that our Customers are satisfied.
Competitive Compensation based on experience, plus we offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance, 401K Employer Match, Vacation and Holiday Pay.
Competitive Compensation based on experience, plus we offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance, 401K Employer Match, Vacation and Holiday Pay.
Job Details
As an Earthwork Estimator reporting to the Vice President of Estimating you will have the opportunity to:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Visit Project Sites and attend Pre-Bid/Bid Openings.
Estimate production time, crew sizes, equipment materials needed to complete an estimate.
Prepare Earthwork, Site Development, and Excavating take-offs based on scope analysis.
Understand project risks.
Contact and acquire quotes from material vendors and subcontractors for each project that is being estimated.
Compare and summarize quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
Analyze post-bid pricing and historical job costing data to evaluate current market conditions.
Update the Material and Vendor Codebooks on a semiannual basis.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution OR a minimum 2 years’ experience estimating heavy civil / site projects (earthwork and utilities) public and private
Can work independently.
Detail oriented, analytical, and organized.
Skilled in assuming responsibility and reaching deadlines.
Can work independently.
Proficiency or familiarity using the following software programs: HCSS Estimate, Agtek, MS Office
Excellent written and verbal skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Visit Project Sites and attend Pre-Bid/Bid Openings.
Estimate production time, crew sizes, equipment materials needed to complete an estimate.
Prepare Earthwork, Site Development, and Excavating take-offs based on scope analysis.
Understand project risks.
Contact and acquire quotes from material vendors and subcontractors for each project that is being estimated.
Compare and summarize quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
Analyze post-bid pricing and historical job costing data to evaluate current market conditions.
Update the Material and Vendor Codebooks on a semiannual basis.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution OR a minimum 2 years’ experience estimating heavy civil / site projects (earthwork and utilities) public and private
Can work independently.
Detail oriented, analytical, and organized.
Skilled in assuming responsibility and reaching deadlines.
Can work independently.
Proficiency or familiarity using the following software programs: HCSS Estimate, Agtek, MS Office
Excellent written and verbal skills