Fred Smith Company · 4 months ago
Public Contracts Estimator
Fred Smith Company is currently searching for an experienced Public Contracts Estimator to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for estimating self-performed projects and producing detailed, accurate estimates from various project phases.
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Responsibilities
Estimating self-performed projects which typically range from 5 million to 50 million dollars including pricing labor, equipment, and material costs
Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases
Ability to produce detailed, accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings
Ability to read and take off cross sections, for dirt and asphalt quantities including wedging
Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate
Identify constructability issues through the estimating process
Identify and propose value-engineering alternatives
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively and work cohesively within a team environment
Working experience on HCSS, Agtex, Planswift softwares a plus
Must be authorized to work in the USA
Must have a valid driver’s license with a positive driving history
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years' previous estimating experience with an emphasis on bidding NCDOT (or other state DOT & Public Bid Projects) related jobs
Demonstrable previous experience as a heavy civil estimator
Estimating self-performed projects which typically range from 5 million to 50 million dollars including pricing labor, equipment, and material costs
Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases
Ability to produce detailed, accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings
Ability to read and take off cross sections, for dirt and asphalt quantities including wedging
Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate
Identify constructability issues through the estimating process
Identify and propose value-engineering alternatives
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively and work cohesively within a team environment
Must be authorized to work in the USA
Must have a valid driver's license with a positive driving history
Preferred
Working experience on HCSS, Agtex, Planswift softwares a plus
Benefits
Competitive pay
Cost effective health benefits
Paid time off
Holiday pay
One of the best 401K matching programs in the construction industry
Company
Fred Smith Company
Fred Smith Company is a construction company providing highway, site work, and asphalt work services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-06-04
Business Journals
2022-01-26
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