Hughes Brothers Construction is now Hiring! HBC is a leading heavy civil contractor specializing in large site infrastructure, underground utilities, and roadway construction throughout central Florida. HBC offers competitive pay with an excellent benefits package!

Job Summary

The Project Estimator - Construction will be responsible for preparation of estimates for a broad range of site development and heavy civil construction projects throughout the Central Florida area including, but not limited to residential and/or multi-family site work packages; industrial/warehouse site work packages; commercial site work packages; and municipal, county, and FDOT roadway projects.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts detailed analysis of RFP’s, RFQ’s, construction documents, and specifications to validate overall project requirements.
• Solicit bids for materials and subcontractors as necessary to prepare a complete estimate.
• Ensures completion of quantity and material take-offs utilizing AGTEK software program and ability to identify any missing information.
• Coordinate with CAD technicians and additional in-house support personnel for timely compilation of material take-offs, vendor quotes, subcontractor bids, etc.
• Perform site visits of projects to accurately assess existing conditions and identify any potential problems or challenges that may be present.
• Attend pre-bid meetings as may be required.
• Timely preparation of RFI’s for any questions or additional information that may be required to satisfactorily complete estimate within specified timeframe.
• Correspondence with Owner, Engineer, municipality, applicable governing authority, etc. as necessary to provide a complete and accurate cost estimate.
• Preparation of itemized cost estimates with detailed breakdowns utilizing HCSS Heavy Bid software.
• Establishes a critical path schedule and preparation of any related or necessary exhibits for submission with estimates.
• Coordinate with Project Management department as necessary to assist with change orders, plan revisions, and year-end warranty close-outs on previously awarded projects.
• Manage bid document control to include e-mail correspondence, vendor quotes, subcontractor bids, take-offs, etc. for successful transfer to the Project Management department.
• Attend project hand-off meetings with Project Management department for awarded projects to discuss scope, limitations, exclusions, site-specific circumstances, potential issues, etc.
• Assist Senior Estimator and company management in pursuit of new stakeholders and bid opportunities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work within a team setting that includes mentoring and/or coaching direct and indirect reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Computer proficient (programs include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, HCSS Heavy Bid, AGTEK, Bluebeam).
• Previous estimating experience with Site Development and Heavy Civil Construction preferred (Earthwork, Utility Installation, Roadway Infrastructure).
• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management a plus.

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances
• 401K w/ Match
• Long-Term Incentives