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Estimator – Heavy Civil
Garney Construction. Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects, with a strong ability to analyze project documents and communicate effectively with field operations. Proven experience in estimating heavy civil earthwork and managing multiple projects simultaneously is essential.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Estimating ExperienceWater And Wastewater TreatmentHeavy Civil EarthworkCost EstimationConstruction Drawings Interpretation
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Hard Skills
Quantity TakeoffsCost EstimatesValue EngineeringContingency AnalysisRisk AnalysisLabor AnalysisMaterials AnalysisEquipment RequirementsSubcontractor Proposal AnalysisProject Scope Communication
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerCollaborative WorkMotivationCommunication Skills
Industry Keywords
Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementIndustrial MarketsAt-Risk Self-Performing ContractsCast-In-Place Concrete StructuresUnderground Yard PipingAbove-Grade Process Piping SystemsBackground ScreeningDrug-Free WorkplaceSite-Specific Background Check
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects
- Review project documents, plans, specifications, and addenda completely and accurately
- Analyze and compile estimate data affecting labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals
- Develop and maintain business relationships with small businesses, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Provide input on value engineering
- Provide conceptual estimates from limited information with assumptions and clarifications
- Prepare contingency and risk analysis for the estimate and pre-review
- Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of project scope and critical construction means and methods
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous estimating experience
- Preferably experience in the water, wastewater, or industrial markets
- Proven experience estimating heavy civil earthwork, cast-in-place concrete structures, underground yard piping, and/or above-grade process piping systems
- Estimating experience with at-risk self-performing contracts preferred over construction manager at-risk delivery methods
- 2+ years of construction estimating experience
- Preferred but not required: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and understanding specifications
- Ability to review take-off quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates
- Ability to review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions
- Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and experience working in collaborative environments
- Background screening and drug-free workplace requirements
- May be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check
Benefits
Comp & perks- Full benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
- Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
- Shares of company stock at no cost starting on your first day
- 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
- Student loan resources
- Weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
- Free life insurance and disability policy
- Free access to healthcare coordinators
- Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
- Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
- Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
- 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store