Dragados

Earthworks Estimator


PayCompetitive
LocationHouston/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: ESTIM006014

      PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

      • Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
      • Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
      • Determine labor and equipment costs.
      • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
      • Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
      • Understand project logistics and project schedule.
      • Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
      • Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
      • Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
      • Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
      • Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.
      • Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer - and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors and project team and is accountable for their actions.
      • Performs other related duties as required and assigned

      REQUIREMENTS

      • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
      • 5-10 years experience estimating heavy civil projects including highways and bridgework
      • Advanced computer skills with estimating software – HCSS Heavy Bid
      • Advanced computers skills with MS Office
      • Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, InRoads or Geopak desirable
      • Knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
      • Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
      • Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
      • Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
      • Excellent written an oral communicator.

      Pre-employment background check and drug screening required

      Pulice Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

      Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
      This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

  • About the company

      Dragados UK is part of the Dragados Group – a key construction arm of the world-leading ACS Group. The ACS Group, first overall on the 2015 ENR 250 Global Contractor List, operates in 68 countries.