D.A. Collins Companies Estimator
269 Ballard Road Wilton, New York United States The D.A. Collins Family of Companies has brought safety, quality, and productivity to industrial, infrastructure, highway, and bridge construction for over 75 years. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Heavy Civil Estimator to join our dedicated and hard-working team at our Wilton, NY Headquarters.
If you are serious about your next career opportunity, D.A. Collins Family of Companies is an ideal place to grow your career.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and a company-funded retirement plan. Please include your résumé and cover letter with your application.
Upon acceptance of an offer, we will coordinate new hire paperwork and pre-employment substance abuse screening (Drug Free Employer).
Project Managers looking to transition to an estimating role are encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects, including highways, roadways, bridges, site development, utilities, environmental, and industrial infrastructure. Prepare and review quantity takeoffs, material pricing, labor and equipment costs, production rates, and estimating assumptions for accuracy and completeness. Analyze construction plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, schedules, and contract requirements to develop comprehensive and competitive estimates. Develop project phasing, construction sequencing, means and methods, and bid strategies. Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing, identify scope gaps, and assess project risks. Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions, site access, staging, utility conflicts, environmental constraints, and other project-specific challenges. Collaborate with project management, operations, and estimating teams to develop competitive bids and identify cost-saving opportunities. Support Design-Build and Joint Venture pursuits when required. Mentor junior estimators and assist in estimate reviews and team development. Participate in project handoff meetings and post-bid reviews.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent heavy civil construction experience may be substituted. Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction. Experience estimating projects involving highway and roadway construction, bridges, sitework, underground utilities, earthwork, concrete, or similar heavy civil infrastructure. Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, unit pricing, means and methods, and construction sequencing. Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, developing production rates, and evaluating labor, equipment, and material costs. Proficiency with B2W Estimate (or equivalent estimating software), Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to manage multiple pursuits and deadlines simultaneously. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Preferred Experience:
NYSDOT, VTrans, or other state DOT infrastructure projects. Experience estimating roadway reconstruction, bridge construction, site development, utilities, environmental remediation, or industrial construction. Design-Build or Joint Venture pursuits. Experience with large-scale earthwork, drainage systems, structural concrete, paving, or other heavy civil construction activities.
Compensation:
Competitive wage commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and vision insurance with a company-funded retirement plan.
Estimator I $101,000-118,000 Estimator II $110,000-118,000 Estimator
III $120,000-135,000
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, overtime when applicable, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.