Job Description

Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Search no further, HEI has been an unrivaled contracting leader for over 50 years, with operations in Texas, Colorado, and the Carolinas.

As a top heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team. With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.

Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Estimator with experience in civil construction to join our team in our Castle Rock, CO office.

The Estimator will work under the direction of the Estimator Division Manager. The ideal candidate must be able to manage multiple projects at the same time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepares commercial estimates per bid procedure.
• Prepares subcontractor evaluations.
• Attends weekly construction meetings.
• Reviews all plans and specifications, permit set of drawings, and Owner requirements with the Estimator.
• Prepares bid proposal, including the cost breakdown, clarifications, scope, and exclusions.
• Prepares drawing list.
• Processes and distributes all F.I.s for estimating and job addendums.
• Prepares subcontract takeoffs.
• Responds to all subcontractor inquiries in relation to bids.
• Assists with pricing of drawings and revisions.
• Assists in the pricing of owner and subcontract change orders including written narrative and drawing overlay.
• Provides value engineering services.
• Prepares subcontractor comparison sheets for evaluation.
• Prepares estimate turnovers to project managers.
• Assist the estimator in generating the scope of work for all trades.
• Prepare Owner / PM bid books.
• Prepare post-bid buyouts.
• Prepare call list and follow up for coverage.
• Maintain positive client/subcontractor relationships.
• Prepares Project Budgets.
• Makes Job Purchasing Decisions.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and HCSS.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Superior customer service skills required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and manage subcontractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience with Civil and/or Heavy Highway Construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, roadway reconstruction, and civil construction required.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Office-based work with varying temperatures.
• Occasional travel to job sites with fluctuations in weather.

Salary: Based on Experience

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Benefits (available after waiting period):

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Six Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Employer paid private FAMLI through Principal
• 401K with a discretionary match
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance

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