Job Description
Job Description
Description
Unmatched Comp Time Policy : Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Cost Estimator / Constructability Specialist you will provide construction estimates, cost control strategies, cost forecasting, constructability reviews, and risk analysis for Heavy Highways and Heavy Civil infrastructure projects. Remote and part-time work available, but candidate must live in the Wasatch Front / Northern Utah area.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Develop conceptual, historical, and production-based estimates for Heavy Highway and Heavy Civil infrastructure projects
- Coordinate with industry contacts to maintain knowledge of current pricing and bidding conditions to aid in the development of project budgets
- Provides structural estimates, cost control strategies, cost forecasting, constructability reviews, and risk analysis for construction projects
- Maintains files of project estimates and supporting backup documentation for reference during project execution
- Work individually and with project teams to assist clients with estimating services (both pre and post letting) during plan and specification development and change order negotiations
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies :
BS in Engineering, Construction, or related field plus 7 years’ experience OR more than 15 years’ experience in heavy civil estimating, construction management, field engineering, and / or estimatingWorking knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid and / or other estimating software applicationsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to work in a collaborative environment with project teams and owner’s representativesKnowledge of state and local construction specifications and software systemsAbility to use Oracle Primavera P6 and / or equivalent to create and analyze schedules.Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to :
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceGenerous paid time off401(k) : 50% match of contribution up to 6%Professional development opportunities including in-house trainingPaid professional organization membership and professional licensureFor more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status