Civil Construction Estimator

Civil Construction Estimator
Mandeville, LA - On site
Must have Skills: Civil Construction Estimator, Estimator, Project Estimation, Heavy Highway construction, Highway, Construction, HCSS, P6 (Primavera), Primavera

Job description
Our client is currently searching for a Civil Construction Estimator to join our professional Project Management Team during a time of rapid growth.
The ideal candidate should have a solid background history of project estimation, preferably in Heavy Highway construction.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management required
10 years’ experience doing estimation work.
Execute take-offs of construction documents.
Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid using state and federal specifications.
Obtain quotes from subcontractors and vendors for materials and labor as needed. / Prepare estimates by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred during the life cycle of a project.
Develops and maintains company resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
Attend departmental meetings as required.
Help review bidding decisions for upcoming projects.
Communicate plans and contract terms to relevant parties.
Work with project management team to manage financial aspects of projects

Skills:
HCSS
AutoCAD
P6 (Primavera)
Estimating and Scheduling Software
Good written, Verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team
Working knowledge of multiphases of civil construction
Good relationships with suppliers and subcontractors in the area
Field experience
Strong contracts & plan reading skills.