Heavy Civil Estimator

We are all about owning what we do. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Since our founding in 1972, we have grown into a team of more than 2,700 employee-owners that are experts in excavation, grading, underground utilities, bridge construction, and asphalt and concrete paving. We are awarded our jobs via a competitive bid process including traditional, design-build, CM/GC, and public-private partnerships.

We are seeking an Estimator to join our Arkansas team.

We are consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top contractors and we value our employees

Competitive Base Salary
Employee Stock plus match
Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

The estimator will manage and lead estimating efforts, supervising a team of estimators as the job requires. This position specializes in estimating accurately and comprehensively the amounts of materials, equipment, and labor necessary for the construction project. Estimators work with drawings and specifications to prepare a complete estimate to construct the project at task. Able to identify risk and errors within plans and correspond with owner and engineer in a timely manner to achieve clarification necessary to complete bid. Knowledge of construction techniques, Quantity Takeoff Methods, and scheduling are essential skills required. Estimators frequently work under the pressure of timelines. They should possess the ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure.

General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates
• Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy
• Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid
• Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs occurred in heavy civil projects
• Executes take-offs of construction documents
• Inputs take-off data into estimating software
• Utilize the company-approved costing methodology, data, and systems to present estimate results in a detailed breakdown format suitable for use by

the project manager and the project team

• Attend client pre-bid meetings, visit job sites, and keep a record of all verbal information disseminated by the client during the pre-bid meeting
• Prepare project cost estimates from the client’s RFQ documents or bid packages. Source and incorporate all relevant submissions required into the

bid package for submission

• Generate proposals and recognize and incorporate the necessary notes and exclusions
• Must have the ability to explain details behind each estimate, including the basis of the man hours allocated for each task, personnel resources needed to execute each task, etc.
• Maintain cost estimating tools including databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based applications to keep updated information on past

performance and industry standards

• Coordinate estimate handoff on successful pursuits. Organize all relevant estimate information and lead handoff meetings to pass all relevant

information to the operations team

• Maintain lines of communication between company departments, project manager, and client with regard to cost estimating activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Represent the company in a professional manner on and off the job
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to quickly process information and make decisions
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment
• Must be dependable and able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team of individuals
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and related software
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel
• Must have the ability to work extended hours as required by the workload
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management
• Three years of experience in Civil Construction, both in DOT and private/commercial markets
• Experience with construction estimating software such as, (InEight, (Hard Dollar), AGTEK, PlanSwift, Bluebeam)
• Experience and capability of estimating earthwork, utilities and concrete paving

BONUS SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• General knowledge of the construction industry
• Sense of humor (big plus)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Minimal travel is required