Estimator, Civil Construction

Summary

Join Muller, Inc., a full-service site development contractor, as a Civil Estimator! This full-time, remote position involves utilizing analytical skills to interpret civil plans, perform take-offs using Trimble Business Center - HCE, and collaborate with the Chief Estimator on cost estimates and proposals for various site work construction projects. You will manage the bidding process for small site packages and green infrastructure projects, work with the Estimating Assistant to maintain the bid matrix, and collaborate with Superintendents to evaluate project needs. The role also includes preparing proposals, identifying scope assumptions, submitting proposals to clients, conducting site visits, and handing off successful projects to the Operations Team. This position offers a competitive salary, yearly bonus, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, 401k matching, and company-provided equipment.

Requirements

• A.S. or B.S. Degree: Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Accounting, Business Management or equivalent is preferred
• General understanding of construction (i.e. professional or educational/internship)
• Must have basic heavy equipment knowledge (as far as what equipment can be used to complete different scopes of work/tasks)
• Experience using earthwork take-off software and open to using/learning Trimble Business Center –HCE
• Experienced with all aspects of site development (E&S, clearing, earthwork and excavation, utilities, fine grading, concrete and paving, stabilization, )

Responsibilities

• Complete take offs using Trimble Business Center – HCE
• Evaluate site access and conditions and propose production levels for proposals
• Manage take-off and bidding process for small site package opportunities
• Manage take-off and bidding process for Green Infrastructure (Stormwater) installation projects
• Work with Estimating Assistant to keep bid matrix and bidding calendar current and to put together backup info needed for proposals
• When needed, complete linear take offs from plans
• Work with our internal Superintendents to evaluate time/materials/equipment needed to perform tasks that we self-perform for specific opportunities
• Prepare proposal for review and build proposal folder with backup related to project
• Identify scope of work and assumptions and exclusions proposal is based off of
• Submit and follow up on status of proposals submitted to clients
• Make site visits as needed to confirm scope of work
• For proposals won, hand off project and proposal to Operations Team for successful project completion

Preferred Qualifications

Experience bidding Stormwater Facilities/BMP’s isa plus

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Bonus
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance plus additional voluntary plans
• 401K with Company match
• Company phone, computer