Position Summary Stacy Witbeck would like you to join our well respected and creative group of estimating professionals to estimate on challenging technical work. In this role, you will be an instrumental part of the estimating team in cost estimates for bidding of heavy civil, transit, and transportation construction projects ranging from $5 million to $1 billion+ including all essential elements and steps necessary for a successful bid; receiving and reviewing bid documents; assuming responsibilities for estimate development; assembly of bid packages to assisting with final bid submission. Opportunity exists for transition to field role. Company Perks Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation. We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP structure. Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums. HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to contribute pre-tax money. Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary. Dependent Daycare (including housekeepers, nannies, and preschool) expenses that can be tax sheltered through your FSA. An EAP that gives you access to legal services such as will, identity theft and more. An amazing employee training and continuing education system. Nationwide opportunities. Generous company contributions to 401k. Generous company ESOP allocation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Working as part of a team as part of a coordinated effort. Direct Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate. Actively participate in strategy meetings on project approach, schedule, and strategy. Lead discussions on scope, access, risk coordination with other disciplines. Participate in overall project strategy and risk discussions. Prepare assigned portions of the estimate including research of past production information. Manage, mentor, and train junior estimators and interns. Present assigned portion of estimate in the In-House Review and, if applicable, the Joint Venture Review. This includes scope overview, key considerations/risk, schedule and general approach. Prepare cost estimates for both hard-money and negotiated work, to include cost estimate preparation utilizing Estimating Software (currently HCSS), analyzing, and establishing means, methods, production rates, and schedules. Close-Out (prepare plug or self-performed vs. actual quoted price comparisons), or direct close-out of, assigned portions of the work. Present assigned portion of estimate in Owner/ICE reviews. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) 15+ years of construction experience or equivalent combinations of technical training and construction experience are required but exposure, experience, or internships are all beneficial to your candidacy. Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree. Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must. Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses. Experience in Heavy Civil, Structures, Transit, or Transportation construction is preferred. Ideally will have worked as a Field Engineer on heavy/civil construction projects. Previous management of junior level estimators preferred. Interest or experience in Transit, Civil or Structures estimating and construction is ideal. Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations. Travel is required. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.