Tri-City Group is seeking a Commercial Civil Estimator to join our team in Davenport, IA. This position is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for commercial civil construction projects while developing and maintaining the Civil Division's estimating systems, standards, and cost databases. This role leads the administration of the HCSS HeavyBid estimating platform and collaborates with operations and company leadership to improve estimating accuracy, support successful project execution, and establish the foundation for long-term division growth.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Prepare complete quantity takeoffs and competitive estimates for commercial civil construction projects
Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, contracts, and bid documents
Prepare estimates for excavation, grading, site development, underground utilities, commercial concrete flatwork, and structural concrete construction
Lead the implementation, administration, and maintenance of the HCSS HeavyBid estimating platform
Develop and maintain labor rates, equipment rates, production rates, crew compositions, material pricing databases, and bid assemblies
Collaborate with operations personnel to ensure estimating assumptions accurately reflect field production and construction methods
Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotation
Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering alternatives
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, bid reviews, and project turnover meetings
Review estimate accuracy and continuously improve estimating methods and database management
Develop and maintain estimating standards, procedures, and best practices for the Civil Division
Support budgeting, planning, and strategic estimating initiatives
Assist with training and mentoring estimators as assigned
Maintain accurate estimating records and bid documentation
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum of five (5) years of estimating experience in commercial civil construction
Demonstrated experience estimating excavation, grading, underground utilities, commercial concrete, site development, or related civil construction projects
Advanced proficiency using HCSS HeavyBid
Experience developing and maintaining estimating databases, labor rates, equipment rates, production rates, and crew compositions
Strong understanding of civil construction means, methods, equipment, and labor productivity
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen. Tri-City Group is an equal-opportunity employer.

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