Civil Estimator

DIRECT HIRE: This opportunity is located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area.  A fantastic Construction Estimator opportunity with a reputable employer that is a major heavy/highway, civil and industrial general contractor with an uncompromising pledge to achieve the highest standards of Engineering and Excellence, with the Safety of the workforce and traveling public being the highest priority.  Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Rate of pay: $80K - $140K (depending on experience)
Reports to: VP of Estimating
Relocation Assistance for the right candidate

Construction Estimator Responsibilities:

• Calculate various statistical data, including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per person-hour, and equipment
•  Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates
•  Participate in developing project update and bid package estimate documents
•  Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures
•  Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data
•  Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction 

Construction Estimator Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited institution preferred
• 5 years of previous construction estimating, engineering, or similar experience preferred
• 8 years of additional relevant experience can be in lieu of the degree 
•  Knowledge of construction materials and recognition of material designations (i.e. W section and HP section) required
•  General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required 
•  Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
•  Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems is essential
•  Proficiency in Bluebeam and MS Excel
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Demonstrate consistent ability to be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough
•  Solution oriented problem solver

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