BARNARD

LEAD UNDERGROUND ESTIMATOR

Barnard is seeking a Lead Underground Estimator to join our growing Underground group. The projects that are bid on typically include shafts and tunnels for subways, highways, utilities, water conveyance, oil & gas, hydroelectric, and mining. The Lead Estimator will work with an Operations Manager/Project Manager and be responsible for overall management of functions associated with preparing and responding to a bid solicitation including drawings and specification review, cost development, schedule development, risk assessment, and technical proposal review. Additionally, the Estimator will attend Pre-bid meetings, create bid WBS, establish bid team assignments, coordinating bond and insurance requirements, coordinate and manage MBE/WBE requirements, manage subcontractor/vendor solicitations, and review GC's, site restrictions, project milestones, and scopes of work.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mining or Civil Engineering. Equivalent experience in a construction-related position will also be considered.
• At least 10yrs of heavy civil underground construction experience.
• Experience estimating and developing bids for Underground projects including subways, highway tunnels, utility tunnels, water conveyance tunnels, oil & gas, hydroelectric tunnels and mining.
• Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), Drill and Blast, and/or SEM background/experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Safety oriented, 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to function as a team-builder/player.
• Experience with digital take-off and estimating software.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 products especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project and estimating team to develop estimates for large complex Underground projects.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of a project by reviewing the owner’s drawings, specifications, and General Conditions.
• Review accuracy of quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
• Develop scopes of work and project schedules.
• Work with the accounting and equipment departments to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Work with the marketing team to prepare proposal and technical documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer