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Job Summary  
The Lead Estimator will coordinate a team of estimators’ activities and will review and approve estimates, handle records maintenance, and provide guidance to team members. This includes developing a bid strategy and leading and executing the entire bid process for negotiated and hard bids. The Lead Estimator will establish and maintain budget control during the estimating and preconstruction phases of the project.  
Essential Functions 

Lead the estimating team through the estimating process  
Can develop a green sheet and delegate estimating assignments to the team 
Review plans and specifications 
Evaluate and prepare self-perform and subcontract cost estimates of assigned discipline items 
Develop thorough, timely, and accurate estimates  
Visit the project to understand site conditions/restrictions 
Assure the teams' take-offs are accurate 
Review and incorporate historical data from subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures  
Coordinate with subcontractors about the prospective project 
Create an estimate in Hard Dollar and verify all costs are in the correct pay items 
Work on a preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications utilizing Primavera P6 
Work with the team to close the estimate 
Cross-train Estimators and Senior Estimators in other disciplines, and prepare them for advancement and fieldwork 

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. 
Required Skills & Experience 

5+ years of experience as an estimator working in all aspects of heavy/highway construction projects (Structures, Bridges, Underground, Earthwork, and Concrete Paving) on projects $50M+ 
Experience leading an estimating team 
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred 
Previous field operations experience preferred 
Experience collaborating with owners, contractors, and other project team members to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility 
Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented 
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
Hard Dollar and Primavera P6 experience is strongly preferred 
Additional working knowledge preferred but not required: Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MicroStation, HCSS (Heavy Bid), AGTEK and Terra Model