Ames Construction
Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction
Charlotte, NC · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
ProcurementLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeConstruction ManagementPrimavera P6
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About the role
- Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
- Risk & Compliance - Provide risk management and mitigation strategies during estimating. - Ensure quality checks on takeoffs, the estimate and estimating procedures.
- Exposed to the elements and project site conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or construction management, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels internally and externally.
- Proficient with HCSS Heavy Bid and MS Office Software, experience in AGTEK or similar earthwork programs.
- Experience in Primavera P6 Scheduling.
- Ability to review and address technical issues with solutions in a timely manner.
- some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required
- ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.
- Construction site environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb.
- Ten plus years of heavy civil construction, seven of these years as an Estimator with progressive responsibility to Senior Estimator qualifications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the estimate and to bid $200 Million plus size heavy civil complex projects.
- Proficiency in estimating earthwork (mass grading for site work, highway cut/fill/import/export), underground utilities (storm, drain, water, sewer, and related structures) and bridge and/or structural concrete construction.
- Broad based knowledge and understanding of other heavy civil trade scopes and pricing including specialty subcontractors.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Working Conditions
- Location - This position will work out of our Charlotte, NC Office.
- Travel - This role will be expected to travel to project locations and Area Offices as needed.
Nice to have
- Complete bid bond request and insurance review form and required documentation.
- Prepare a green sheet estimate for each bid assigned based on historical data and industry knowledge.
- Set up the estimate in HCSS and prepare crew-based estimate following Ames Estimating protocols.
- and final project pricing as determined by Senior Management.
- Ensure cost certainty for all estimate components (self-performed work, subcontractor scopes, vendor quotes).
- Provide risk management and mitigation strategies during estimating.
- Ensure quality checks on takeoffs, the estimate and estimating procedures.
- Contact clients (owners, engineers, general contractors) before and during the bid process.
Company info
- At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership.
Equal opportunity
- Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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