Sr. Estimator - Civil & Utility

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Job description

Position Description:
The Senior Estimator provides supervision and leadership to division's estimating efforts in accordance with the company's long range strategic goals to grow the business.

Core Responsibilities

Assist corporate and project management in determining what types of projects to bid, strategies and techniques.

Experience in full estimating lifecycle from take-off to bid review.

Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.

Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients.

May be responsible for "closing the sale".

Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc., as required.

Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.

Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, salary reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, etc.

Qualifications

B.S. in civil engineering or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or equivalent experience.

Established relationships with vendors and subcontractors within the NJ, NYC, and CT region.

A thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques is required.

Ability to travel to NJ, NYC and CT when needed.

Must have knowledge of construction contracts.

Excellent organizational, supervisory, decision-making and problem-solving skills are essential.

Experience with heavy civil and utility construction including public works (airport, transit and bridges), gas and electrical transmission, energy plant construction is preferred.

Advanced management or technical training preferred.

Fluency in HCSS Heavy Bid Software is required.

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