Sr. Estimator (heavy Civil / Underground Utility)

Spiniello Companies is a privately held, national, full-service utility contractor. Founded in 1922, we are one of the few companies that fully self-performs all aspects of excavation and specialty pipe rehabilitation. Headquartered in New Jersey, we also have office locations in Maryland, Washington D.C., and California. Spiniello has annual revenues in excess of $150M and performs dozens of projects simultaneously. We currently have over 100 salaried and 300 hourly employees.

Position Objectives and Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates and bid documents for construction projects or services that are used by management

• Reviews contractual requirements with supervisors and develops a plan for the project construction that is utilized as the basis of the cost estimating process

• Prepares or directs the preparation of material take-off from project plans and documents

• Obtains comparative quotations for materials and sub-contractor services

• Attends pre- and post-bid meetings, with clients and in-house staff as required

• Attends preconstruction meetings

• Assembles bid-files including all development information that was utilized in preparation of the estimates

• Ensures that all contract issues such as MBE, time constraints, special construction methods, etc. are addressed prior to submission of the bid

• Analyzes estimated vs. actual costs upon project completion when directed by management

• Takes input from project managers regarding labor and equipment hours, construction methods, and adjusts estimating cost factors as necessary

• Reviews budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required

• Seeks input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures

• Acts as a resource for project management by providing cost information and developing cost estimates for changes in the work, during the different construction phases

• Acts as an observer, when required, for pre bid investigations and site visits

• Develop and maintain professional relationships and the highest ethical standards with clients, and other customers

• Seeks input and feedback from both external and internal customers

• Communicates issues to customers openly and honestly, while maintaining company’s confidential and proprietary information

• Attends meeting with clients as required

• Able to handle multiple bids per week

• Performs all pre-bid services by development and preparation of cost estimates for construction projects or services as assigned.

• Performs cost estimate work for underground utility rehabilitation, new water & sewer system installation, concrete structures, deep excavations, tunneling, shafts, and bypass.

• Must be able to handle the technical side of the bid from start to finish.

• Training and mentoring junior estimators.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior Sr. Estimator experience, required

• 10+ years in estimating, required

• Prior Project Management experience, a plus

• Business Development experience, a plus

• Experience with Heavy Bid estimating software

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other industry related degree required

• Strong knowledge and experience of underground pipe/utilities, pipeline rehabilitation, heavy civil construction, open cut processes, required

• Expert in reading and evaluating drawings, specs, and relevant contract documents

• Thorough understanding of construction codes and working knowledge of all trades

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

• Strong people management skills and understanding of importance to train and mentor direct reports

• Must be highly organized and efficient, and able to handle a wide variety of obligations

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interact and collaborate at all levels

• This position requires an individual that is enthusiastic, confident, and independent, with strong leadership skills.