Estimator Tunneling - Southland Holdings
Grapevine, TX 76051
About the Job
Southland is seeking an experienced Estimator -Tunneling to join our fast-growing team. Estimator - Tunneling is responsible for cost engineering scopes of work and incorporating solutions from the engineering, procurement, construction and start up services groups to produce an estimate. Core objectives include functional understanding and interpretation of RFP documents or conceptional design application and historical past cost. Additional responsibilities include fostering the development and growth of the estimating staff through mentoring and improved work processes to meet the needs of projects. All estimating functions are centralized in two locations: Southland Headquarters in Grapevine, TX, and American Bridge Headquarters in Coraopolis, PA.
Company OVERVIEW
Building Great Things. For more than 120 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been forming what has become Southland Holdings. We combine the strengths of five subsidiaries that share a dedication to delivering critical infrastructure projects that improve the environment and lives of those around us. Across all 50 states and more than 60 countries, you can find the mark of our legacy.
Throughout Southland Holdings’ history, we have laid roads that connect our nation, constructed pipelines to carry water across vast regions, built some of the world’s most iconic structures, and bored tunnels through some of the world’s most challenging geology. We deliver projects that shape our landscape and create sustainable solutions for future generations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Company OVERVIEW
Building Great Things. For more than 120 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been forming what has become Southland Holdings. We combine the strengths of five subsidiaries that share a dedication to delivering critical infrastructure projects that improve the environment and lives of those around us. Across all 50 states and more than 60 countries, you can find the mark of our legacy.
Throughout Southland Holdings’ history, we have laid roads that connect our nation, constructed pipelines to carry water across vast regions, built some of the world’s most iconic structures, and bored tunnels through some of the world’s most challenging geology. We deliver projects that shape our landscape and create sustainable solutions for future generations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop complete discipline specific estimates for very large, complex industrial projects.
- Must read the specifications and develop notes for the unique or extraordinary items.
- Know how to build the project (best practices, sequence, geographical challenges etc.).
- Understand what design deliverables by discipline are required and assure that the delivery schedule is met
- Verify quantities and deliverables meet estimate required.
- Coordinate with design team to influence lowest cost of construction.
- Facilitate Cross-Discipline Communication
- Train and mentor estimators.
- Must be capable of addressing technical challenges encountered during bid preparation.
- Stay current on various trends and developments such as new equipment, means & methods, and procedures developing in the industry or specialized discipline.
- Understand project past cost data for benchmarking to compare to estimates
- Site visits to learn current building methods and past cost generation.
- Communication with Senior Managers - Communicate critical issues and estimate assumptions up to the Manager as they arise to ensure everyone is on the same page for the reviews to eliminate late changes.
- Schedule and prepare for estimate reviews
- Conduct a detailed formal review of all engineered equipment, subcontract, and permanent material pricing.
- Prepare special studies or reports required by the unusual nature of some bid items or conditions.
REQUIREMENTS:
Other Requirements:
Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or similar field of study from an accredited institution and 10 years of relevant estimating experience.
- 10 years of experience estimating on tunneling projects.
- 5 years of experience leading/ supervising estimating teams.
- Experience with HCSS, Blue Beam, Primavera P6 and Procore, AutoCAD or similar software.
- Willingness to travel up to 15-20%.
Other Requirements:
- This is an onsite position, no remote or hybrid work.
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various locations and conditions may vary.
Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V
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