Heavy Civil Projects Cost Estimator
Location: Atlanta, GA
Heavy Civil Projects Cost Estimator
Job Summary:
The Heavy Civil Projects Cost Estimator will analyze, prepare, and review bids for various heavy civil projects in the Atlanta, GA area. This includes estimating costs for roadway, highway, and bridge projects, as well as earthwork, utilities, mechanical piping, and amenities. Candidates must have experience estimating large-scale projects with a value of $50 million or more, and be familiar with different delivery methods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
- Monitor actual costs against bids during project development and track commodity pricing that impacts costs pre-bid or during buy-out.
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to discuss projects, formulate strategies, prepare estimates, and resolve issues.
- Liaise with engineers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors to adjust cost estimates as needed.
- Review plans, specifications, and industry standards for utility and water/wastewater treatment plant projects.
- Thoroughly understand all bidding-phase correspondence, including plans, specifications, bid forms, RFIs, clarifications, and addenda.
- Conduct full-cycle take-offs, pricing, subcontractor coordination, skill evaluation, bid preparation, and submission, even with incomplete (30-60%) plans.
- Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors using SmartBidNet software.
- Prepare sub-bid analysis documents to qualify subcontractor bids and materials.
- Develop electronic estimates and preliminary cost information.
- Provide documentation and estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Qualifications:
- Proficient in various delivery methods, including Hard Bid, CSP, CMAR, CMGC, and Design Build.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Skilled in estimating software such as AutoCAD, Primavera, Timberline, and WinEst.
- Moderate to high proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and manage multiple deadlines.
- Collaborative team player during pre-construction.
- Valid driver’s license for occasional travel.