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OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an **Estimator** for our Mid Atlantic Heavy Civil Group, located in Herndon, VA.

The Estimator will support and work with management, operations and estimating staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications. The Estimator shall have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles. Qualified individuals will have estimating experience with large Heavy Civil projects. Must be confident working with estimating teams on projects of varying sizes, and be capable of estimating hard bid, negotiated and conceptual projects. Individual must be self-motivated, possess strong communication/interpersonal skills and be confident in his/her ability to develop and manage their assigned portion of the estimate.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

+ Challenging, complex work

+ Creative and innovative problem-solving environment

+ Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work

+ Opportunities for growth, training, and development

+ Flexibility in career path & progression

+ Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Review project plans, requirements and specifications.

+ Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.

+ Determine labor and equipment costs.

+ Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.

+ Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.

+ Understand project logistics and project schedule.

+ Prepare bid packages. Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.

+ Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.

+ Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)

+ Assist with certain post-bid buyouts.

+ Comprehends contract requirements for diversity compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

+ 5 years of experience or College Degree with 3 years of experience

+ Experience estimating projects over $30M

+ Understanding of all applicable estimating software.

+ Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles

+ Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.

+ Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands

+ Effective presentation skills

+ Excellent written and oral communicator

**Division:** Transportation

**Job Category:** Estimating

**Job Type:** Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran