Excavation Estimator with HCSS Heavy Bid Expertise

Top reasons to work for our client:

• Great team environment!
• Manager is well respected by team!
• Inclusive Workplace
• Awesome career development opportunities!
• Competitive Rates

• Provide labor, material, and equipment cost estimates for excavating, utility, and related projects.
• Secure contracts, write purchase orders, review submittals and develop project budgets.
• Communicate the budgetary guidelines for awarded projects to the Excavating Department Project and Operations Managers.
• Perform detailed utility take-offs to determine material quantities.
• Perform earthwork take-offs to determine soil quantities, using Trimble Business Center.
• Solicit pricing for required materials from qualified vendors and for work outside of our scope of ability from qualified subcontractors.
• Prepare cost estimates, bid proposals, budgets for secured projects, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Assist with the daily responsibilities of the Project Manager as needed.

• 10+ years of experience estimating projects in the excavating industry.
• Thorough knowledge of Trimble Business Center earthwork estimating and GPS site management software.
• Thorough knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid bidding and Heavy Job project management software.
• Strong analytic and math skills, and detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and other industry-related programs.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.