Estimator
D.A. Collins
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- Location
- Wilton, United States
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 5
- Today
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About the company
D.A. Collins
Construction · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects
- Prepare and review quantity takeoffs, pricing, costs, production rates, and assumptions
- Analyze construction plans, specifications, reports, schedules, and contract requirements
- Develop project phasing, construction sequencing, means and methods, and bid strategies
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing, identify scope gaps, and assess risks
- Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and project-specific challenges
- Collaborate with project teams to develop bids and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Support pursuits, mentor junior estimators, and participate in handoff meetings and post-bid reviews
Key skills
Cost estimatesQuantity takeoffsConstruction plansMaterial pricingProject phasingConstruction sequencingMeans and methodsBid strategiesSubcontractor pricingSite visits
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Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Lead
the preparation of detailed cost estimates for heavy civil construction
projects, including highways, roadways, bridges, site development,
utilities, environmental, and industrial infrastructure.
Prepare
and review quantity takeoffs, material pricing, labor and equipment costs,
production rates, and estimating assumptions for accuracy and
completeness.
Analyze
construction plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, schedules, and
contract requirements to develop comprehensive and competitive estimates.
Develop
project phasing, construction sequencing, means and methods, and bid
strategies.
Solicit
and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing, identify scope gaps, and
assess project risks.
Conduct
site visits to evaluate existing conditions, site access, staging, utility
conflicts, environmental constraints, and other project-specific
challenges.
Collaborate
with project management, operations, and estimating teams to develop
competitive bids and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Support
Design-Build and Joint Venture pursuits when required.
Mentor
junior estimators and assist in estimate reviews and team development.
Participate
in project handoff meetings and post-bid reviews.