Job Details

Why Work Here?

"Great team, fun and challenging projects, growth opportunity."

MJ Hughes Construction has a long history of building a great diversity of projects, and lasting relationships with our clients and employees. To build on our past and continue to grow, we are searching for an Estimator to play a crucial role in the company's future. This role is an exceptional opportunity for the right applicant who is looking for long-term career growth, exciting challenges and a place at the table with the senior leadership team.

Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Estimators are responsible for the development and delivery of complete construction estimates for a variety of projects in public works and heavy civil construction. This role will provide expertise and leadership for all estimating efforts, ensuring that projects align with company objectives and goals for company performance. Specific position responsibilities:

1. Oversee estimating process including solicitation of bids from vendors and subcontractors; tracking, follow up and reporting on multiple estimates
2. Assist in preparing technical narratives for RFP and RFQ responses
3. Develop, adjust, and communicate estimating process improvements
4. Shows deep understanding of means and methods that may be employed to complete a feature of the work that may or may not be depicted in the project plans.
5. Able to reason upon and explain planned approach to things like shoring, access, staging, traffic control plans and the overall approach to the work.
6. Identify what kind of formwork may be employed or how cuts and fills may be staged during the construction phases.
7. Identify, gamble and win regarding owner quantity busts such as flagger hours or similar items which cannot simply be proven wrong by plan quantity takeoff but rather require deep insight into how the work will likely be performed coupled with spreadsheets or written notes to quantify the anticipated costs.
8. Understand and leverage the activity, material and bid item codebooks within heavy bid software.
9. Ensure the timely completion of estimates within tight deadlines and assigned budgets, including timely reviews with senior management.
10. Participate in professional organizations to ensure updated knowledge of trends and practices within the construction industry

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in heavy civil construction, at least 3 years of estimating experience
• Knowledge of construction practices for earthwork and concrete construction projects
• Expertise with unit price contracting
• Preferably has experience with HCSS Heavy Bid, Blue Beam, Insite takeoff
• Availability to travel regionally as needed for business purposes
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering preferred

About MJ Hughes Construction:

Founded in 1996 with offices in Vancouver and Tacoma Washington, MJ Hughes is a securely established general contractor providing heavy civil construction services to public agencies such as US Army Corps of Engineers and Washington State Department of Transportation in the Pacific Northwest. MJ Hughes has offices in Vancouver and Tacoma Washington. MJ Hughes supports its employees by offering continued education and promotions from within the organization. Visit our website for more information about our history, projects and our staff.

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