Estimator - Heavy Civil from System One

System One is seeking a Civil Estimator for a direct hire opportunity in San Antonio Tx. 

General Summary:

Working under minimal supervision, the Estimator is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting Contract Documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for a variety of construction projects. This position is required to closely interact with Engineers, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers to assure the timely and accurate submission of each project estimate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend pre-bid meetings or site visits to determine project parameters and verify existing conditions.
• Read and analyze bid plans, technical documents, and specification to determine the full scope of work and bid requirements.
• Performs the quantity take-off reports, presentations and pricing effort for internal reviews and budgets. Maintains a digital record of those take-offs on Company devices.
• Collect and analyze data to estimate the time, money, materials, equipment, subcontracted, and labor required to complete the project.
• Prepare and complete cost estimates in Heavy Bid
• Obtain material and subcontract quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor quote comparisons and present to team for review.
• Manage comparisons between self-perform estimates and subcontractor quotes and present to team for review.
• Build good relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Update and maintain HBC’s vendor and subcontractor database.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors on estimates.
• Prepare final bid proposal and proposal or technical documents with estimating team.
• Develop preliminary project plan and schedule with other team members.
• Demonstrates independent thinking and initiative on a consistent and regular basis.
• This position is office-based working during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Experience:

• Heavy Civil Construction estimating: 5 years (Required)
• Viewpoint: 1 year (Required)
• Bachelors Degree
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft programs, Bluebeam, Adobe, HCSS (Heavy Bid).
• Additional working knowledge preferred but not required on AutoCAD, Agtek, MicroStation.

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to the Estimating Manager and/or Division Vice President. Works with other employees at all levels and outside vendors.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• $80,000 - $95,000

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed