Senior Estimator - Heavy Highway
Zachry Construction
- Katy, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist the estimating team through the estimating process
- Have the ability to develop a green sheet and delegate estimating assignments to the team
- Review plans and specifications
- Develop thorough, timely, and accurate estimates
- Visit projects to understand site conditions/restrictions
- Assure the team's take-offs are accurate
- Review and incorporate historical data from subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures
- Coordinating with subcontractors about the prospective project
- Work on a preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications utilizing Primavera P6
- Work with the team to close the estimate
- 5+ years of experience as an Estimator working in all aspects of large heavy/highway construction projects (Structures, Bridges, Underground, Earthwork, and Concrete Paving)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred
- Previous field operations experience is a plus
- Experience with collaborating with the owner, contractors, and other project team members to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Hard Dollar and Primavera P6 experience is strongly preferred
- Additional working knowledge preferred but not required: Terra Model, Bluebeam, Auto Cad, Microstation, and HCSS (Heavy Bid)
- Flexibility with relocation for assigned projects
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com
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