Job Description
Job Title : Estimator
Location : Manassas, VA
Compensation : $80,000-$105,000
Benefits :
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee
- PTO + Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
Company Overview :
Tiello has partnered with a well-established heavy civil contractor with a strong presence across the Northern Virginia specializing in clearing, earthwork, grading, heavy highway contracting, utility installation, concrete installation, etc.
Role Summary :
The Estimator will play a key role in developing accurate and competitive sitework estimates from concept through proposal. This position requires strong technical expertise and attention to detail across all phases of site development, including clearing, demolition, earthwork, utilities, drainage, concrete, and paving. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and committed to delivering complete, competitive scopes of work.
Project Type :
Heavy Civil / Site Development - clearing, demolition, erosion controls, earthwork, blasting, utilities, drainage, site concrete, stone base, asphalt paving, etc.
Job Responsibilities :
Reviews Request for Proposals (RFP), Bid Instructions, Specifications and Geotechnical Reports in detail toPerforms site visit to review and confirm existing site conditions and to review any anticipated “Trouble” areas of work. (i.e. Easement work, turn lanes, offsite improvements, overhead or underground utilities, site access, etc.)Attend pre-bid meetings and meets with owners to determine scope of work. Prepares lists of bid items and quantities. Works with clients, engineering firms and / or construction managers with any questions related to RFP, specs, or other construction documents that require clarification to prepare a bid. Quantifying all aspects of the proposed scope of work.Performs or coordinates quantity takeoff to create labor, equipment, and material cost and production estimates.Analyzes alternate construction methods to determine cost effectiveness.Onscreen digitizing, takeoffs, and accurate bid quantity preparation for civil projects.Prepare earthwork grading maps based on plans and onscreen takeoffs.Solicits quotes from vendors and subcontractors as necessary.Prepares comprehensive estimate and proposal detailing scope of work, qualifications and exclusions.Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record and track estimated quantities.Updates previous bids based on changes to plan documents or to update costs for rebids.Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors, clients and subcontractors.Supports the Project Management Team by estimating extra work items and change orders.Qualifications / Requirements :
High school diploma required. Associates or bachelor’s degree in Math, Construction Management, Business management, Statistic, Engineering or another related field; or relevant combination of education and work experience.2+ years experience estimating heavy civil projects (grading / excavation, utilities, paving, etc.)Proficiency in HCSS Heavy Bid, Agtek, AutoCAD, Excel and general computer literacyAbility to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid instructions and technical documentsAbility to utilize bid data to prepare cost analysis and proposalAbility to determine what factors of production will influence the cost of a service, product, or ProjectReview and manage bids from vendors and subcontractorsLegal & EEO Language :
Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Your Right to Work :
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.