The Construction Cost Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and compliant cost estimates for transportation infrastructure projects within the DOTD (Department of Transportation and Development) market.
Compensation
Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates for DOTD and public works projects, including roadways, drainage, utilities, and bridge-related scopes.
Perform quantity takeoffs using plans, specifications, and bid documents.
Analyze labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs.
Develop bid proposals and unit pricing consistent with DOTD bid structures.
Maintain historical cost data to improve estimate accuracy and competitiveness.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
Nice to have: concrete and asphalt roadway construction
Nice to have: bridge or structural construction projects
Salary Min USD $205,000.00/Yr. Salary Max USD $245,000.00/Yr.
Responsibilities
Works with operational and business development leaders to determine which pursuits to engage in assigned District.
Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
Delegates review of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet disadvantages business requirements and minority participation agreements.
Reviews work of direct reports to ensure accuracy, innovation and completeness.
Coordinates and reviews schedules of project pursuits with lead estimator and pursuit team support.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Nice to have: previous field/operations experience
The Construction Cost Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and compliant cost estimates for transportation infrastructure projects within the DOTD market.
Compensation
Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates for DOTD and public works projects
Perform quantity takeoffs using plans, specifications, and bid documents
Analyze labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs
Develop bid proposals and unit pricing consistent with DOTD bid structures
Maintain historical cost data to improve estimate accuracy and competitiveness
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Nice to have: Estimating concrete and asphalt roadway construction projects
Nice to have: Estimating bridge or structural construction projects
Nice to have: Familiarity with Louisiana DOTD bridge standards and specifications
The Estimator will prepare and review construction cost estimates for various construction projects in various stages of development, supporting the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA).
Compensation
Expected Salary: $94,400 - 135,000
Responsibilities
Confer with a broad range of designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
Prepare and/or facilitate the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and/or construction.
Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
Review and report on contract estimates prepared by consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for SCA 's implementation.
Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineates cost by trade and discipline.
Experienced Civil Estimator to drive bid packages for commercial site development, public infrastructure, and heavy civil projects, overseeing the entire preconstruction process.
Locations (2)
Forest Hill, Maryland, United States
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Responsibilities
Analyze civil drawings, specifications, and soils reports to complete detailed quantity takeoffs; calculate earthwork cut/fill balances, trench excavation, and material import/export needs.
Build comprehensive estimates in HCSS HeavyBid, pricing internal labor, equipment production rates, materials, trucking, and specialty subcontracts.
Solicicit, level, and negotiate quotes from material vendors (pipe, aggregate, asphalt, concrete) and subcontractors; identify risks and value engineering opportunities.
Attend mandatory pre-bid meetings and perform site walkthroughs to evaluate access, hauling logistics, and constructability constraints.
Transition awarded projects to Project Managers and Superintendents; review actual job costs against estimates to refine future production metrics.
Candidate will work with our Chief Estimator and/or Project Manager(s) to create takeoffs, put together project estimates and bids using company selected software and resources. Candidate may be required to administer/manage assigned projects during the construction phase from project commencement to project close-out.
Responsibilities
Prepare clear and detailed takeoffs for Heavy Highway, Commercial, Industrial and Environmental projects
Prepare clear and detailed material and line-item quantities for estimates
Review and understand contractual terms and conditions
Preparation of quote solicitations and reviewing/organizing supplier and subcontractor quotes
Attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings
Requirements
associates degree in Civil/Construction Engineering Technology
bachelor’s degree in Civil/Construction Engineering Technology
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