Chief Estimator Heavy Civil

Responsibilities:

• Review detailed construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop comprehensive estimates.
• Conduct site visits to gather on-the-ground information that influences project pricing and planning.
• Collaborate with the team and clients to negotiate contracts, scope of work, and pricing terms.
• Analyze material costs, labor rates, subcontractor quotes, and equipment needs to ensure accurate budgeting.
• Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
• Monitor project budgets throughout the bidding process and during construction to maintain cost control.
• Assist in the development of project schedules and resource planning to align estimates with project timelines.
• Support contract negotiations and review contractual documents to mitigate risks and clarify scope.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors and clients.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• 10+ year experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
• Experience leading pursuit and estimating activities for large or complex projects.
• Construction, design, finance and management experience required.
• Expert knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software / Bluebeam.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
• Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project.
• Expert knowledge of best practices to control and reduce pursuit costs, quantities and risk.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Company Vehicle or allowance
• Gas Card
• Relocation Assistance

Heavy Level Consulting is a dynamic recruitment group specializing in the heavy civil construction industry. We are dedicated to our candidates and clients delivering first-class customer service while providing recruitment assistance nationwide. All posted positions are a guideline and can change at any time depending on the qualifications of the candidate. We exercise confidentiality for all applicants. There is never a fee to work with us! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.