Shirley

Shirley

Estimator (Civil Construction)

Lorton, VA · Full-time

Work authorization required$70k-$125kDetected 23 days ago
ExcelProcurementAutoCADCommunicationTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeConstruction Management

About the role

  • We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.
  • Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking a heavy highway / civil construction estimator, to be based out of our Lorton headquarters, to help grow our backlog of projects.
  • This position will include a variety of project types including, civil, utility, bridge, and structures, ranging from $1 million to over $500 million.

Responsibilities

  • Develop self-perform production rates and crew analysis for entry into HeavyBid
  • Participate in design-build team meetings and assist in development of design alternatives and win strategies
  • Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with subcontractors, vendors, and co-workers
  • Provide estimating and change order support to projects on a continuous basis after successful procurement of work
  • Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation goal requirements

Requirements

  • 5+ Years of relevant experience
  • Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and contract terms and conditions
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.
  • Document design inaccuracies and write RFI's to designer as required
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.
  • Proficient in computer and corresponding programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and Google
  • Familiar with bid-build and design-build projects in the heavy and highway transportation arena at local, state, and/or federal level
  • Critical-thinker and problem-solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening
  • Analyze plans, specifications, and contract terms and conditions to determine scope of work and risk portfolio
  • Define scopes of work for various trades, create bid packages, and solicit bids
  • Visit sites as necessary to assess field conditions and access restraints

Nice to have

  • Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree preferred
  • Knowledge of grading, underground utilities, maintenance of traffic, bridge and retaining wall construction is preferred
  • Experience with SmartBid, HeavyBid, AGTEK, and AutoCAD is preferred

Compensation

  • Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
  • For this role the base salary range is $70,000-125,000.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution, and PTO.
  • Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Company info

  • Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry.
  • Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer:
  • Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace.
  • Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.
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