Estimator I - Military veterans preferred

HGS, LLC.
Estimator I

US-NC-Raleigh

Job ID: 2024-3203
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Field Operations
Raleigh

Overview

RES is looking for an Estimator I with 2 years of experience in civil construction. This position will be based out of our Raleigh, NC office.

The mission: The primary function of the Estimator I is to prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and detailed cost breakdowns for private and public bid opportunities.

A mix of reviewing & interpreting project documents, researching & gathering project costs, quantifying project materials, data entry & calculations, preparing bid packages, attending pre-proposal & bid opening meetings.

The main tasks to execute are the following:

• Read and interpret construction plan sets, with an understanding of basic design concepts
• Build and establish relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Create material takeoffs and calculate quantities
• Incorporate future pricing trends within estimations
• Present estimates to the Sr. Estimator or management with clear explanations of how calculations were completed
• Prepare bid packages

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your duties/responsibilities.

We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts relative to civil construction estimating
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High School degree or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in civil construction
• Ability to document all stages of calculations
• Experience in utilizing estimating software such as HCSS or Bid2WIN
• MS Office

What will make you stand out?

• BS/BA degree in civil construction OR environmental related field
• Experience in working with state DOTs
• Experience in utilizing Bid2WIN software
• Experience in utilizing Agtek, Adobe, and or Bluebeam

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

RES is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

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