Senior Civil Estimator

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Review plans & proposal specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, review sub quotes & material prices, close out bids, and help prepare written proposals for public and private heavy/civil construction and asphalt paving projects

- Visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposals and attend pre-bid meetings

- Submit completed bid/estimate proposals to project owners, managers and/or general contractors in a timely and professional manner

- Provide any clarification on information submitted as needed

- Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts

- Coordinate with Construction Manager and field leadership, establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules, and performance requirements

- May provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew members/foreman or superintendents

- Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimated/completed to support forecasting for future project performance

- Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work including scheduling, procurement, and change order/supplemental work processes

- Monitor/Manage subcontractor’s work

- Partner with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (i.e.: billings, subcontract payments, material payments, collections, etc.)

- Manage assigned projects and projects that were successfully bid

- Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance

- Assure all company safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed

- Other duties assigned as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field required.

- Experience in estimating preferred

- Prior knowledge of cost control systems and experience in the use of computerized estimating, quantity takeoff and scheduling programs

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

- Ability to read and thoroughly understand construction plans and specifications

- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal

- Ability to problem solve and communicate corrective actions quickly and effectively

- A valid Oregon driver’s license. This position may require some travel.

- Ability to work flexible schedules as estimating and project management demands fluctuate

- Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers