Estimator - Civil Construction

Nicholson Corporation is currently seeking an experienced, success oriented, self-motivated Civil Construction Estimator with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, to join our growing team.

Nicholson is a diversified and growing company with focus on a broad spectrum of project types within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Aviation & Manufacturing sectors. Typically, Nicholson self-performs a large percentage of the work, so accurate estimates are crucial to our success. The ability to accurately quantify, estimate crew size and durations, and know the market has brought us a great deal of success. We are looking for the right candidate to continue that success.

The qualified candidate shall be well versed in excavation, support of excavation, utility work, heavy concrete foundations, demolition work, site concrete, and paving. This is an excellent learning opportunity for the right candidate to expand their skillset and professional relationships.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and subcontractors. Successfully solicit vendor and subcontractors for pricing pre-bid in a timely manner.
• Assess required design requirements for a project.
• Able to perform accurate quantity takeoffs, perform labor and material takeoffs, complete estimate from receipt of bid package through final bid review and organize and detail the estimate.

• Evaluate construction schedules and implement required tasks within bid. Coordinate schedules with subcontractors.
• Estimate project; utilizing HCSS Heavy Bid Software; from receipt of bid package through final bid review.
• Attend job meetings including pre-construction, project, staff meetings

• Accurately assess design requirements, materials list and field productivity.

• Ability to navigate & comprehend the subtleties of project specifications and proposal forms.
• Demonstrate appropriate people skills to facilitate smooth operation of the estimate and project
• Understanding of construction terminology, material types and ability to communicate effectively within the construction environment
• In depth knowledge of construction methods and means and equipment utilization

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a complete understanding of Heavy Civil Construction
• P.E. preferred, or the ability to get licensed within a reasonable period time.
• A minimum of 5 years’ current experience in estimating for a commercial contractor performing civil, DOT, County and/or heavy/highway projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to perform an accurate take-off using a digital platform such as OST.
• Must be able to use AGTEK earthwork take-off system. Must be able to calculate cut, fills, imports, and or displaced volumes.
• Understanding of construction terminology, material types and ability to communicate effectively within the construction environment
• In depth knowledge of construction methods and means and equipment utilization
• Proficiency with HCSS bid set-up, pricing and cost evaluation.
• Familiarity with BuildingConnected is a plus.

Education:

Preferably a BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.

About Us:

Nicholson Corporation is a family-owned construction company based in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Founded in 1997, Nicholson offers a single source solution for multiple construction disciplines within the commercial & industrial sectors.

As a union subcontractor, we are signatory with over thirty locals and self-perform a multitude of trades. Our work method, productivity, flexibility, and respect for our clients, combined with our commitment to safety and customer service, are our trademarks. Nicholson has been a 100% WBE & MBE certified company for more than 15 years. We take great pride in this distinction and our entire team’s commitment to our core values.

We are dedicated and passionate about professional development at Nicholson. Our team demonstrates and fosters leadership, professionalism, and expertise on a daily basis. Our projects are supported by our team of over 400 skilled union tradesmen across our field operations. As a proactive company, we continuously embrace technology and implement Lean Construction principles wherever possible to in both the field and office settings.

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND GREAT BENEFITS. For further details about Nicholson Corporation, visit www.nicholsoncorp.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction Industry: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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