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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in civil and site work estimating, including proficiency in quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and risk assessment. Capable of mentoring junior estimators and improving estimating processes while ensuring accurate project cost management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Estimating ExperienceQuantity TakeoffsEstimating Software ProficiencyCost AnalysisCommunication Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Civil EstimatingQuantity TakeoffsCost AnalysisValue EngineeringRisk Assessment
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
HCSS HeavyBidBluebeamPlanSwiftOn-Screen TakeoffAdvanced Excel
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Construction Management
Industry Keywords
EarthworkUtilitiesConcreteRoadsDrainage
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare conceptual, budgetary and hard-bid estimates for civil and site work on BoxPower projects
- Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, foundations, concrete pads, trenching, conduit and duct banks, access roads, fencing, drainage and erosion control
- Visit sites to assess access, soils, terrain and logistics, and incorporate those conditions into estimates
- Write scopes of work, issue bid packages, and level and compare subcontractor and supplier quotes
- Build complete cost pictures including labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, freight, permitting and contingency
- Identify risks, exclusions and assumptions, and document them clearly in each estimate
- Recommend value engineering options and constructability improvements to Engineering and Project Management
- Maintain and improve BoxPower's cost database, unit rates and estimating templates
- Hand off estimates to the project team at contract award and support budget setup and buyout
- Compare final project costs against estimates to improve future accuracy
- Mentor junior estimators and support standard estimating processes across the team
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years of civil or site work estimating experience with a general contractor, civil contractor or design-build firm
- Strong working knowledge of earthwork, utilities, concrete, roads, drainage and site improvements
- Ability to read and interpret civil, structural and electrical drawings, specifications and geotechnical reports
- Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff and advanced Excel
- Track record of accurate estimates on projects ranging from under $1M to $10M+
- Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting estimates and assumptions to leadership
- Ability to manage several bids at once and meet firm deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Occasional site visits as required