Civil Construction Estimator
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Senior
Bachelor's
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil estimating.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the aptitude to quickly learn new software.
- Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant local codes and safety regulations as they pertain to the materials, means, and methods of a given construction project.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to maintain healthy working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Develop estimates and required proposal documents for bids and proposals in a timely manner; confer with owners, clients, engineers, subcontractors, and others to resolve issues and provide comprehensive, cost-effective estimates.
- Comprehend bid documents and submit requests for information for engineer, architect, or owner review in a timely manner.
- Perform labor, material, general conditions, and equipment take-offs, including identifying indirect and direct costs.
- Develop positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Create project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Assess approaches to project execution to determine the most cost-effective and technically acceptable option, and develop detailed execution plans for proposals.
- Develop procedures, protocols, and guidelines for future estimates using previous project data.
- Provide guidance and training for less experienced associates.
- Provide value-engineering options to the estimating team.
- Determine technical aspects of tasks and the most efficient schedule sequence.
- Develop bid tabs through comprehensive review of documents, plans, and specifications.
- Attend required meetings, including client pre-bid meetings, internal estimate reviews and development meetings, and Business Unit meetings.
- Use internal processes to evaluate incoming bid opportunities and prioritize them on the bid calendar.
- Develop request-for-proposal documents for subcontractors and vendors.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in civil estimating within the private-industrial and public sectors.
- An active Transportation Worker Identification Credential.
- Experience assisting with or leading estimates involving architectural, mechanical (piping and HVAC), structural, or other disciplines; training and experience will be provided before leading non-civil estimates.
- Proficiency in Sage Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and PlanGrid.
About the company
Moore Industries builds and maintains industrial facilities for customers in oil and gas, petrochemicals, power, and manufacturing. Its projects range from plant control rooms and laboratories to electrical substations and maintenance shops. The contractor works from early planning and design through procurement and construction, with civil works and heating, cooling, and plumbing services alongside its building projects. Clients hire Moore under construction contracts for facility construction, upgrades to existing buildings, and ongoing maintenance tailored to each industrial site. Moore Industries was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, LA
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Moore advertises $32-$34/hour: full-time Civil Craftsman - Concrete / Rodbusting / Form Carpentry in Baton Rouge.
- Employees have a safety veto: Moore's in-house personnel hold stop-work authority to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Time off is flexible: Moore's careers benefits include flexible paid time off and a company-matched 401(k) plan.
What critics are saying
- Ten-hour days apply to Moore's Baton Rouge Civil Craftsman position: full-time form carpentry, concrete finishing, and reinforcing-steel placement.
- Remote work is excluded: Moore's full-time Assistant Project Manager in Baton Rouge must work in person.
- Moore's projects face access constraints: its approach explicitly accounts for security restrictions and environmental hazards at industrial sites.
What makes Moore Industries unique
- Moore keeps multiple trades in-house: its building crews handle foundations, steel erection, plumbing, and interior finishes.
- Moore handles blast-resistant building installation and maintenance: services span modular structures and blast-door repairs.
- Moore specializes in heating and cooling replacements within occupied, operating facilities, including laboratories that run around the clock.
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