Junior Estimator - RailWorks

Job ID: 18254


Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.



Pay Range: $85000 - $130000 / year





This position is Remote!





Position Summary

The Junior Estimator (Civil) is responsible for completing and tracking all bids. Prepares take-offs, schedules, and proposals, develops bids and leads the buy-out process.





Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties


• Prepares accurate quantity surveys and take-offs.

• Lead the preparation of cost estimates, schedules, and proposals.

• Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

• Reviews and incorporates historical data from prior estimates, purchase agreements and subcontracts to gain information for current bids.

• Reviews contract documents and attends pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.

• Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.

• Reads and interprets contract documents relating to the assigned specific divisions.

• Analyzes and evaluates bids from subcontractors for their completeness and accuracy in scope of work.





Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-3 years of electrical construction estimating experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.

• Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation.

• Proficiency in reviewing contract documents.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work cohesively in a team atmosphere.





Preferred Skills

• Bluebeam software takeoff experience

• Transportation or Rail estimating experience.





Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works indoors, with some onsite/outdoor work.

• Frequently sits, stands, walks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard.

• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.

• May be exposed to loud noise.

• Occasional overnight travel required.





This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.





RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.










RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.