Sr Estimator Civil

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Summary: 

The Sr. Estimator – Civil estimates Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) project costs related to all self-performed and subcontracted heavy civil construction project scopes of work for RES Development and 3rd party client projects. Project scope responsibilities within estimates to include, but not limited to:  Project and field management, surveying, site grading, road construction and maintenance, laydown yard, traffic control, demolition, drain tile and agricultural repairs, site clearing and grubbing, erosion control, dust control, water development and distribution, foundation excavation, reclamation, seeding, site work testing, permanent fencing and gates.  The Sr. Estimator – Civil provides discipline estimates for solar, BESS BOP, substation foundation preparation, transmission line and wind farm project bids.

Requirements:   

• Performs all tasks to build complete project estimates from Request for Proposal (RFP) and engineering documents for respective discipline scope of work within the project, including building productivity metrics for related scope activities within the estimate; performs work under minimal supervision.
• Reviews quote requirements and works with Preconstruction Manager and Engineering to define design requirements, estimate quantities, and obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinates with Procurement Team on requests for quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, sharing feedback on supplier and subcontractor pricing and performance and improving supplier and subcontractor bench strength.
• Analyzes the interrelationship of the cost of labor, material, equipment, and productivity in the unit costs within the estimate related to client RFP information and design and costs to
• complete the estimate of discipline scope of work.
• Reviews thoroughly estimate scope and pricing and assist in the assembly of proposals prior to submission; defines scope of work within a proposal.
• Estimates operational costs related to temporary construction facilities, project leadership
• personnel, permitting, taxes, warranties, contingency, and margin
• Develops documentation of cost and schedule in support of the bidding process.
• Gathers details and maintains current market data necessary to accurately estimate construction, material, and soft costs associated with project construction.
• Summarizes estimates, translates into proposal form, and provides a detailed estimate
• spreadsheets.
• Reviews all estimate entries for accuracy for their own and subordinate’s respective scope
• contributions.
• Contributes to preparation of SOV, ACE, and other technical bid documents for client submittal.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Assists in compiling historical cost data for projects.
• Provides indicative budgets per client requests prior to RFP issuance.
• Creates project estimate-related bid proposal documents to meet RFP submittal requirements, such as SOV, client provided technical forms, and ACE documents. 
• Presents project scope, identified risks and cost estimate for Operations and Executive reviews.
• Drives innovation of new processes while supporting corporate standards for quality.
• Maintains familiarity with standard construction industry concepts, practices and procedures.
• Provides indicative budgets per client requests prior to RFP issuance.
• Supports Lead/Chief Estimator in identifying interrelationship of client RFP information, design and costs within Civil Project estimate, being mentored through these activities
• Provides leadership, training, and mentoring to subordinate estimators.
• Recognizes and recommends alternative designs and scope definitions that support consistency, standardization, and cost competitiveness.
• Reviews estimate information with field operations leadership personnel and senior level
• management for required corporate approvals.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Proposal Coordinators, Scheduling, Preconstruction Managers, Director of Estimating, Chief Estimator, project contributing discipline Estimators, and Construction leadership.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related area of study; OR High School diploma with at least 2 years’ equivalent relevant industry experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4 or more years' experience estimating heavy civil self-perform construction required.
• Less than one year of experience leading a team of estimators for specific project pursuit estimates or other supervisory experience preferred.
• 1 or more years of field-based construction experience preferred.
• Ability to travel 5-15% domestically required.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of civil estimating self-performed construction scopes of work.
• Advanced computer and math skills.
• Proficient in Excel, including charts, graphs, bars, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF, SUMIF, filtering information to provide quality data, creating macros, managing large amounts of data, statistical modeling, forecasting and prediction, advanced formulas, conditional formatting; and other Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Mature analytical thinking skills.
• Able to learn and apply knowledge quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments.
• Advanced proficiency in HeavyBid [and AGTEK for civil estimating].
• Advanced writing and oral communication skills.
• Effectively lead a project estimate team as the assigned Opportunity Lead Estimator.
• Effectively train and mentor subordinate estimators.
• Proficient estimating in HCSS HeavyBid.
• Experience with a 3D Take-off software such as Agtek or Insite.
• Experience with Blue Beam/Adobe and AutoCAD.
• Able to evaluate site conditions from plans, geotechnical reports and/or site visits for creation of cost estimates utilizing best labor, equipment, and material resources for most competitive and accurate proposal estimates.  Able to apply varying levels of detail for both indicative and hard bid proposals.
• Functional competencies include accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, continuous improvement, and prioritization.

Anticipated base salary range: $123,000 - $154,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required. 

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, and wet climates, in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.  Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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