Construction Estimator (Albany, NY, US, 12211)

Crh
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 80,000 - 90,000 annuallyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 1-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Organizational skills","Time management","Communication"]

Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for public and private heavy civil projects by reviewing plans, specifications, and contract documents. Perform quantity takeoffs for grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and structures, solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes, and build competitive pricing with thorough risk and constructability analysis. Coordinate with operations and project teams, maintain estimating databases, and support contract handoffs and compliance with safety and procurement procedures.

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Construction Estimator (Albany, NY, US, 12211)

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Job Summary

Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for public and private heavy civil projects by reviewing plans, specifications, and contract documents. Perform quantity takeoffs for grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and structures, solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes, and build competitive pricing with thorough risk and constructability analysis. Coordinate with operations and project teams, maintain estimating databases, and support contract handoffs and compliance with safety and procurement procedures.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.
  • •Perform quantity takeoffs for grading, drainage, paving, utilities, structures, and other heavy civil work.
  • •Solicit and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment vendors.
  • •Develop detailed cost estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, overhead, and profit.
  • •Prepare bid summaries, pricing sheets, and proposal packages; attend pre-bid meetings and coordinate bidding strategy with project teams.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 80,000 - 90,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •1-3 years of estimating experience in heavy highway/road construction, asphalt paving, site development, or civil construction.
  • •Experience estimating public agency projects, including DOT and state, county, or municipal work (preferred).
  • •Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • •Proficiency with estimating software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • •Strong understanding of heavy highway methods/materials/equipment and ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Experience:1-3 yearsHeavy highway constructionAsphalt pavingCivil constructionPublic agency projectsSite development
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical thinkingProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication
Tech Stack:Estimating softwareMicrosoft Excel

Company Brief

Crh
Global building materials business supplying aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, and construction products and services to the construction industry across Europe, North America and other markets.
Industry: Building Materials
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1970
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