Senior Estimator at Fred Smtih Company in Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description:

Fred Smith Company is a leading heavy civil construction company in North Carolina and is currently searching for a Senior Estimator to be a part of our talented Preconstruction team. The Senior Estimator will report to the Chief Operating Officer. This position is responsible for delivering competitive cost estimates on new bids and reviewing the progress of existing bids to ensure their completion. The successful Sr. Estimator candidate will:

• Have broad experience and a thorough understanding of heavy civil construction estimating
• Will be a self-starter
• Will be capable of developing major estimates with little supervision
• Will be able to meet critical deadlines and lead/mentor others in a positive team environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determine scope of work
• Develop full-scope estimates based on Bid-Build, Design-Build or CM/GC construction documents
• Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management
• Organize the bid team, providing leadership and direction with regards to means and methods, schedule and strategy
• Provide detailed quantity take off of specific trades when required

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of prior civil estimating experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid estimating software or equivalent program for Civil Estimating
• Proficiency with Agtek takeoff software preferred
• Previous experience working in the field is a strong plus
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field preferred

Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 919-783-5700
Email: fscpersonnel@fredsmithcompany.net


Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.


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