Estimator - Civil Construction

Position Overview

This position will report to the VP of Construction and will be responsible for estimating functions and associated workflows in a team environment.

Company Overview

Brooks Construction Corp is a leading Civil Construction firm dedicated to delivering high-quality Civil Construction services for the renewables industry. As we expand our portfolio, we are seeking a visionary leader to drive our growth in the renewable energy space helping to complete Civil estimating packages in response to RFPs in solar, wind, storage, geothermal and hydrogen. We are committed to sustainability and innovation, and we aim to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of renewable energy

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret contract documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed and comprehensive cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for earthwork, concrete work, underground piping, drainage, and other related projects.
• Identify bid qualifications, risks, and assumptions along with quantities and pricing.
• Ensure estimates and proposals are performed in accordance with company practices and standards.
• Participate in estimate reviews and presentations with estimating VP of Construction, CEO and other department leads.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the pre-bid process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input.
• Manage comparisons between self-perform estimates and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare value engineering solutions including cost, schedule, and owner benefits.
• Prepare responses to requests for qualifications (RFQ's) and requests for proposals (RFP's).
• Provide rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates and phasing schedules.
• Research and utilize applicable cost benchmarking data from historical Kiewit projects into current estimates.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or construction management with an emphasis on civil, structural, drafting, or a related field is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in construction/estimating, preferably on heavy civil related construction projects.
• Basic working knowledge of earthwork takeoff software such as Trimble Business Center or AgTek preferred.
• Proficient in PDF software such as BlueBeam. Basic knowledge of 2D CAD software such as MicroStation is preferred.
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, organization, verbal and written communication skills, and excellent leadership skills.
• Can travel occasionally and accomplish goals/deadlines both independently and in collaboration with teams.
• Work as a part of a large or small pursuit team and communicate effectively between departments and other staff members.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote