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    Estimator- HRI Inc., - State College, PA 1 1

     

    Company: HRI

     

    Country: USA

     

    Type of Contract: Regular / Permanent

     

    Publication Date: May 20, 2025

     

    HRI, Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, operates primarily in, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Today, HRI, is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water, sewer, treatment plants, bridges, and paving. HRI also has six asphalt plants. Our company benefits from being part of a much larger organization while still maintaining local control over our activities and preserving close ties to the communities we serve. To learn more about HRI visit www.hriinc.com/ .

     

    The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com .

    Job Summary

    HRI, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction since 1947, has an opening for an experienced and energeticEstimator in our State College office.

     

    The position is within our Estimating team. Our operating market includes Central, Southern, Eastern and Western parts of Pennsylvania. We also have a workforce in the Maryland and West Virginia area.

    Main Responsibilities

    + Complete accurate and concise estimates of required labor, equipment and materials needed to complete project

    + Review and incorporate historical data (purchase orders, quotations, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) into estimates

    + Review proposal specifications, drawings, project site, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate

    + Use of computer-based software (JDE, Heavy Job) to take off quantities, field measurements, or obtain information from the plan, proposal, and cross sections to accurately calculate various statistical data in a timely manner

    + Responsible for the coordination and administration of projects upon completion of sale or low bid including maintaining files of working documents

    + Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

    + Bid a project from beginning to end including takeoffs, detailed estimate setup, entry, and analysis of material and subcontracting pricing

    + Read and interpret schematics, specifications, and plans

    + Prepare reports, business correspondence, and documents

    + Work with Sr. Team members to complete all areas of the bid

    Education

    + Degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred

     

    Skills

     

    + Proven working experience as an Estimator

    + An understanding of PennDOT work and estimating

    + Proficient in standard estimating software

    + Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

    + Proficient in estimating construction projects, cost control, and material pricing

    + A team-first mentality and eagerness to set and meet aggressive

    + A minimum of 2 years of combined experience in estimating and construction including excavation, paving, underground utility, site development and heavy highway projects

    Physical Requirements

    + Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines

    + Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects

    + Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)

    + Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

    + Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain

    + Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements

    + Proven track record working safely

    + Good work ethic, professional, and positive attitude

     

    Benefits and Perks

     

    + Great Starting Rates

    + Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

    + Prescription Drug Coverage

    + Dental and Vision Plans

    + Vacation and Paid Holidays

    + Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options

    + Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Life and AD&D Insurance

    + Disability Insurance

    + 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

    + Company vehicle provided

    + Sign on Bonus

     

    Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ColasUSA\_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

     

    + to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying.

    + complete any part of the application process.

    + access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applyi.

     

    Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .

     

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