Civil Construction Estimator

What were looking for:

• Command Construction Industries is currently searching for a Civil Construction Estimator to join our professional Project Management Team during a time of rapid growth.
• The ideal candidate should have a solid background history of project estimation, preferably in Heavy Highway construction.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations

• Bachelors degree in engineering or construction management required
• 10 years experience doing estimation work.
• Execute take-offs of construction documents.
• Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid using state and federal specifications.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors and vendors for materials and labor as needed. / Prepare estimates by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred during the life cycle of a project.
• Develops and maintains company resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Help review bidding decisions for upcoming projects.
• Communicate plans and contract terms to relevant parties.
• Work with project management team to manage financial aspects of projects

Skills:

• HCSS
• AutoCAD
• P6 (Primavera)
• Estimating and Scheduling Software
• Good written, Verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team
• Working knowledge of multiphases of civil construction
• Good relationships with suppliers and subcontractors in the area
• Field experience
• Strong contracts & plan reading skills.

Who we are: Command Construction Industries is a Louisiana heavy/highway contractor specializing in concrete paving, site-work, concrete barrier installation and sewer, water, and drainage projects. From large projects to small jobs, Command Construction Industries personnel bring their expertise and many years of experience to every project. We have worked with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the City of New Orleans, The Orleans Levee Board, the NO Aviation Board, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, and the City of Baton Rouge.