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Sr Estimator (Heavy Civil)
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Leads estimating and proposal activities for heavy civil construction projects, coordinating cost analysis, trade takeoffs, subcontract reviews, and final bid submissions.
About this role
At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.
Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Sr Estimator for our Heavy Civil Group in Dallas, TX.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for estimates and proposals including cost analysis, estimate coordination, as well as development and review of trade takeoffs and internal pricing.
- Oversee all capital bids before submission.
- Delegate new customer opportunities within estimating team.
- Evaluate subcontract cost estimates and proposals, as well as preparing/reviewing self-perform estimates, and assembling final estimate for owner.
- Drive and maintain all National Opportunities Reporting.
- Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates, comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
- Negotiate with and engage in subcontract solicitation during the bidding process and maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by trade.
- Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Exceed expectations with excellent customer service, operational excellence, and strategic insight.
- Maintain company quality standards with subcontractors and vendors while performing in a high-volume bid environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 5-7 years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
- Proficient with Outlook, Excel, and Word, along with estimating software.
- Demonstrated experience with heavy civil construction projects, specifically water/wastewater treatment plants and process piping.
- Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
- Exceptional time management and customer relation skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to assist with writing proposals and reports.
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