Sr Civil Estimator

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Sr Civil Estimator to work among Business Development, Project Management and Construction teams to prepare estimates, schedules, technical execution plans, proposals, and other client required materials to complete a project based on the provided plans, drawings, and other specifications.

Essential Duties:

· Assist Business Development Team, as needed, in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients.

· Study and understand the contract documents of each project before, as well as after estimating to determine areas, including provisions of the general or special conditions, plans, schedule, and specification.

· Perform value engineering and value enhancement efforts as required to serve the client including development of items and lists, compilation of ideas and presentation of information to the client.

· Perform accurate estimating of projects assigned to bid.

· Attend pre-bid meetings and post bid meetings as required.

· Company liaison with Owner, Architect, and Engineer during estimating and bidding phases.

· Coordinates with Project Manager to assure that a preliminary construction schedule and budget has been developed based upon each estimate.

· Assist during the preconstruction strategy meeting as it pertains to project budgeting.

· Work with Project Manager to estimate and submit timely change proposals to the design agent or owner.

· Maintain an up-to-date file or library of material suppliers, current labor laws, equipment rental rates, and qualified subcontractors by category.

· Analyzing subcontractor and vendor quotes to confirm scope pricing.

· Preparing conceptual estimates and budgets for projects to include analysis points for internal discussion.

· Updating unit, labor, material, and equipment rates in cost databases for software such as HCSS.

· Developing subcontractor relationships for the solicitation of bids.

Requirements/Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or relevant field of expertise.

· 5 plus years minimum experience in heavy civil construction industry.

· Thorough knowledge of construction forecasting, cost, scheduling and estimating.

· Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.

· Preferred 5 years’ experience in federal and state projects.

· Knowledgeable in estimating software HCSS Heavy Bid.

· Experience working with sitework takeoff program Agtek 4D Gradework.

· Knowledgeable in scheduling programs, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

· Proficient in technical and professional writing skills.

· Exceptional listening and communication skills.

· Able to successfully complete a drug screen, background check and any other employment testing.

· Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.