Job Description

The Estimator is responsible for quantifying & pricing in coordination with the District Managers, Joint Venture Partners and Lane Estimating team.

Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

• Quantify project components assigned by the leading estimator using conventional methods and Agtek
• Visit project to understand site conditions/restrictions
• Accurately utilize project plans and specifications to interpret and decipher scopes of work
• Assess scopes of work to assign crews (labor and equipment), productions, schedules, materials and subcontracting opportunities to compile and establish pricing to cover project-related work activities from project commencement to completion
• Work with the estimating team bidding the project to build the estimate, then price assigned items in HCSS HEAVY Bid and quantify various scopes of work by utilizing Agtek
• Work on a preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications utilizing Primavera P6 or Primavera Contractor software
• Work with the team to close the estimate
• Coordinate with sub-contractors & suppliers about resources needed for project
• Assist in creating, organizing and maintaining vendors and subcontractors lists in order to facilitate quotes for projects
• Actively communicate with DOTs, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure projects minority goals are being regularly met
• Communicate and follow-up with subcontractors and suppliers to solicit quotations for each project
• Enter quotations (pricing) from subcontractors/suppliers into HCSS estimates
• Research pricing for estimates based on historical and regional costs
• Research new bidding opportunities and newly advertised projects within the divisions territory
• Carry out job duties while maintaining Lane values
• And other duties as assigned

  Qualifications:

• 4-year BS Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is required
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience as an Estimator or office/field engineer
• Experience in all aspects of heavy/highway work preferred
• HCSS, Agtek and Primavera P6 experience is strongly preferred
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills