Senior Estimator

Job Description

Superior Construction is currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator in the heavy / highway sector. Our primary focus is continued growth in our key operating markets (Northwest Indiana, Indianapolis area, and Chicago), but we are also suited for growth into extended Indiana markets, Northeast Illinois, and Southwest Michigan.

Our core markets include bridges, highways, infrastructure, and industrial construction, but our abilities are endless.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and/or attend pre-bid site visits
• Setup bids in estimating software (B2W)
• Provide bid information to estimating admin for insurance and bonds
• Coordinate with the estimating department on bid responsibilities
• Assign estimating responsibilities on larger bids, multiple estimators involved
• Subcontractor and vendor coordination for bids
• Takeoff and costing for bids or designated scopes of work
• Develop preliminary project schedule (bid level)
• Analyze risk for bids (as required)
• Evaluate and develop potential alternative design or constructability options
• Conduct bid reviews and ensure all bid review changes have been implemented
• Participate in bid closing/submission
  
  

Other

• B2W Estimate experience is a preference, but not required (HCSS experience is also equivalent)
• Develop a priority list of bids/bidding opportunities with the estimating department
• Involvement in bidding information updates (rates, productions, database, etc.)
• Coordinate project handoff from estimating to operations for successful bids
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Business development / potential bid opportunities
• Development of entry-level estimating staff / estimating recruitment
  
  

Competencies

• Proficient in estimating software (B2W, Bluebeam, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of estimating processes
• Innovation / Value Engineering
• Detail Orientated / Organized
  
  

Supervisory Requirements

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The incumbent regularly sits for long periods at a desk in front of a computer screen.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position. This position may require long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Limited travel, occasional pre-bid meetings or company-required meetings, which may require overnight stays, but are limited.

Required Education And Experience

• BS in Construction, Engineering, or other relevant fields of study preferred, but not required
• Minimum five years of heavy/civil construction estimating experience
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Construction industry experience preferred
  
  

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license before employment.
  
  

OUR MISSION AND VISION

We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.

To be America’s preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.

Our Core Values

• Family
• Safety
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Empowerment
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.

Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.