Senior Estimator - Civil

SES Constructors, a BBCH company, is seeking an experienced Sr. Estimator to manage our heavy civil estimating team. The ideal candidate should have management experience and be well-versed in preparing detailed estimates for projects based on construction plans and specifications, and scopes of work. The Senior Estimator works closely with our management team.

$100,000 - $130,000

• Produce written proposals, basis of estimates, cost estimates, budgets, and updates for project managers, senior management, and clients
• Manage overall estimating workload within the civil business line
• Independently determine/develop crew and equipment assemblies, production rates, and schedules for heavy civil scopes of work based on industry experience
• Ability to identify and communicate project risks and incorporate mitigation strategies developed through communication with the management team
• Furnish accurate and clear quantity takeoff information to provide a detailed list of materials and assess the total construction costs
• Prepare, seek review of, and submit inquiries to clients regarding drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
• Support constructibility reviews through communication with the project team, designers, and subcontractor market
• Prepare organized and accurate cost estimate backup documentation
• Develop, maintain and expand subcontractor and supplier database

• Must have extensive knowledge/experience in self-performance of all civil infrastructure scopes of work including earthwork/grading, dam/levee repair and/or repair, dewatering, demolition, underground utilities (e.g., water/sewer/storm), road construction and repair, asphalt pavement, and concrete construction
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the heavy civil construction industry; project cost estimating and construction management experience is preferred
• Experience estimating federal projects is mandatory
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Requires critical thinking, analytical and strong math skills
• The successful candidate will have experience with spreadsheet, word processing, scheduling and estimating software
• The successful candidate must have the ability to recognize the need for additional support and resources to complete identified proposal/estimate preparation opportunities
• A degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent experience is required

Aerostar Environmental and Construction LLC is a Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) Company. BBCH is a holding company of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. The BBCH family of companies includes 8(a), small, and large businesses operating under the Aerostar, CCI, CSI, Herman, and SES brands. The vision of BBCH is to be the best value companies and employers of choice, recognized for our dedication to our unity of purpose, values, employees, clients, and shareholders. For three decades, our best-value companies have provided federal and commercial clients with superior quality and cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for general construction, restoration services, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, professional services, and facility support services.