- Field
- Estimating and preconstruction
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Pay
- $135k to $180k
What you would own
- Lead the preparation of detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates and bid proposals for heavy civil and underground construction projects.
- Review project drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents to identify project scope and risks.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and perform field evaluations as required.
- Prepare comprehensive quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
- Develop project schedules and sequencing to support estimate development.
- Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Analyze alternative construction methods, means and methods, and value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness.
- Prepare Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals.
- Coordinate with operations, engineering, and project management teams throughout the estimating process.
- Participate in project handoff and kickoff meetings to ensure successful transition from estimating to construction.
- Support project teams with budget reviews, change order pricing, and cost analysis during construction.
- Mentor junior estimators and contribute to the development of estimating best practices.
- Maintain current knowledge of market pricing, labor productivity, equipment costs, and industry trends.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
- Promote a strong culture of safety throughout all phases of project planning and execution.
- 7+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, underground, or trenchless construction.
- Demonstrated experience estimating microtunneling, utility tunnel, boring, or similar underground infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of excavation, shoring, tunneling methods, underground utilities, and civil construction practices.
- Experience preparing estimates from conceptual through final design.
- Proficiency with estimating software such as InEight, HCSS HeavyBid, Bid2Win, or similar.
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates while meeting deadlines.
What they are looking for
- This individual will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, developing proposals, evaluating project risks, and supporting project teams from preconstruction through project execution.
What they offer
- Join a team delivering complex underground infrastructure projects that improve communities through innovative trenchless and heavy civil construction solutions.
- You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.