FlatironDragados

Builds infrastructure across the United States and Canada

Estimator

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeConcord, CA, USA$130k - $150k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
Three or more years of experience in the construction industry, estimating, or cost control is preferred.
Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software is required.
Strong technical writing skills are required.
Growing knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods is required.

Responsibilities

Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, and determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and person-hour figures.
Provide technical input regarding project and contract risks to the lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval.
Review the final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with the overall project schedule and cost goals.
Prepare discipline estimates by completing takeoffs of the scope of work.
Calculate material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
Monitor client addenda and advise the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
Assist with design review options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability.
Partner with the estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between the pursuit team and project management team.
Research and recommend vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.

Desired Qualifications

Three or more years of experience in the construction industry, estimating, or cost control.

Overview

Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

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What you will be doing

Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval. Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals.
Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
3+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software
Strong technical writing skills.
Growing knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $130,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $150,000.00/Yr.

About the Company

FlatironDragados

Builds infrastructure across the United States and Canada

FlatironDragados builds civil infrastructure for public and private owners, including roads, bridges, transit, airports, dams, water facilities, tunnels and marine works. Its projects include the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion in Virginia. Owners pay under construction contracts, including agreements that combine design with building and public-private partnerships. The company also works in joint ventures, bringing its construction teams together with partner contractors on major projects. FlatironDragados formed in 2025, operates across the United States and Canada and has its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 2025

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