Estimator - Foundation Division - Brayman Construction

LEAD ESTIMATOR - FOUNDATION DIVISION

Brayman Construction Corporation in Saxonburg, PA is looking to hire a Lead Estimator in our Foundation Division to join our growing team. We are seeking a dedicated applicant with experience and background in trades or operations who is looking to grow into a leadership position within our estimating department.

This position earns a competitive salary, and we provide terrific benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, HSA, paid time off (PTO), and nine paid company holidays. There is also the well-stocked cafeteria, the fully equipped on-sitegym, and unlimited free coffee!

Deep Foundation Division Estimator Responsibilities:

The responsibility of the Deep Foundation Division Estimator is to use their understanding of foundation construction to organize the bid items and activities, complete accurate quantity take-offs, and develop pricing in coordination with the techniques, methods, and standard practices of the industry. There will be daily interaction with estimating management, project operations and other members of the estimating staff to prioritize and meet estimating schedule requirements.

Essential Skills and Job Duties:

• Experience in the Foundation Construction Field (such as but not limited to caissons, micropiles, anchors, tiebacks, soil nails, grouting, underpinning, soil mixing, shoring, earth retention, etc.) Excellent organizational skills, proficient at recognizing, preparing, and presenting relevant bid package information for project estimate review
• Quantify the components of a project by utilizing available take off tools
• Accurate understanding of project plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports to interpret project scope of work
• Maintain cost keys and pricing database
• Work with estimating team bidding the project to build the estimate and price assigned items of work
• Solicits and obtains timely quotes from vendors and subcontractors for materials and services that meet project specification requirements
• Reviews scopes and qualifications of vendor and subcontractor quotes and provide evaluation and summary of pricing
• HCSS Heavy Bid estimating system experience is preferred
• Strong ability to prioritize estimating tasks and workflow to meet estimate review schedules and bid dates
• Experience with foundation Design-Build projects and foundation design parameters a plus
• Visit the project site to understand site conditions/restrictions/attend Pre-bid Meetings
• Develop preliminary construction schedules base on the project information provided in the plans and specifications
• Experience in scheduling and P6 scheduling software is a plus
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today using our 5-minute, mobile-friendly application!

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. This position may require working at heights, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Location: 16056

EOE: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet