Construction Estimator - Bridges from System One
Richmond, VA 23236
About the Job
As a Bridge/Structural Estimator, you will prepare and coordinate complete Bridge/Structural estimates related to transportation project pursuits across our work regions. You will be exposed to and challenged with a range of conventional bridge and retaining wall projects, as well as more complex structure types including Segmental, Inclined Steel Arch, Post-Tensioned, Cable-Stay, and Suspension Structures.
Estimating Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
Estimating Responsibilities
- Review proposals, specifications, and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, perform project site visits, etc. to determine scope of work and estimate requirements.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, determine least cost means and methods for construction, and complete full cost estimates for assigned work items including self-review of work.
- Review and compare estimated cost items to historical cost data.
- Review and compare construction means-and-methods options and incorporate least cost/best value solution(s).
- Coordinate with other estimators and operations managers to ensure estimates are complete and responsive to requirements.
- Collaborate with clients, design partners, vendors, and other project stakeholders to develop cost-effective solutions for traditional and alternative contracting pursuits.
- Analyze geotechnical reports to determine how ground conditions will impact operations and cost.
- Determine optimum pipe and structure material applications based on project constraints.
- Review and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Prepare CPM schedules for assigned estimates.
- Monitor client document changes (addenda) and advise the estimating team on changes.
- Compose, track, and manage clarification correspondence with the client.
- Prepare bid documents and pricing forms for submittal.
- Track job-cost data on awarded contracts and compare them to bid budgets.
- Support project operations on extra work change orders.
- Maintain records and working documents for estimating cost models, takeoff templates, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Prior experience in estimating/engineering roles on public and private construction projects is preferred.
- Leadership, effective communication, and strong interpersonal skills are requisite.
- Ability to estimate multiple projects at the same time with proven time management skills.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Strong work ethic to complete tasks accurately and on time.
- Solid attention to detail with the ability to solve problems.
- Knowledge of State DOTs preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, Excel, Word, and Bluebeam is preferred.
- Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software preferred.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
- 5 years of related experience if not degreed in a related field of study preferred.
- Preferred minimum 3 years of estimating on heavy civil projects (Bridge, Highway, Utility, Rail infrastructure, etc.) experience.
- Experience with HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software preferred.
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