CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

DC Metro based company seeking a civil construction estimator specializing in heavy highway and water sewer construction.  Responsibilities will include estimating of a variety of site civil construction projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Create and implement estimating procedure with the end goal being uniformity within the department.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, walk-throughs and site visits.
• Review bid requirements for projects ensuring all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for.
• Prepare takeoffs, work with subs and suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
• Identify, manage and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring bids are completed timely, completely, and accurately.
• Develop and sustain working relationships with clients through direct communication.
• Properly turn over bid documents and sub/supplier buyout information to Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be a team player.
• Have a keen attention to detail, a high level of organizational skills, and be able to handle complex responsibilities.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, including Outlook & Excel.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documents.
• Ability to negotiate terms and conditions.
• Manage tight deadlines.
• Minimum experience requirement – (5) years civil construction estimating experience specializing in sitework and underground utilities.