Estimator - (Building Construction Projects)

Great team, fun and challenging projects, growth opportunity.” MJ Hughes Construction has a long history of building a great diversity of projects, and lasting relationships with our clients and employees. To build on our past and continue to grow, we are searching for an Estimator to play a crucial role in the company’s future. Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction Estimators are responsible for the development and delivery of complete construction estimates for a variety of projects in public works and heavy civil construction.

This role will provide expertise and leadership for all estimating efforts, ensuring that projects align with company objectives and goals for company performance. Oversee estimating process including solicitation of bids from vendors and subcontractors; Develop, adjust, and communicate estimating process improvements # Shows deep understanding of means and methods that may be employed to complete a feature of the work that may or may not be depicted in the project plans. # Able to reason upon and explain planned approach to things like shoring, access, staging, traffic control plans and the overall approach to the work. # Identify what kind of formwork may be employed or how cuts and fills may be staged during the construction phases. # Understand and leverage the activity, material and bid item codebooks within heavy bid software. # Knowledge of construction practices for earthwork and concrete construction projects Expertise with unit price contracting Availability to travel regionally as needed for business purposes Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering preferred Founded in 1996 with offices in Vancouver and Tacoma Washington, MJ Hughes is a securely established general contractor providing heavy civil construction services to public agencies such as US Army Corps of Engineers and Washington State Department of Transportation in the Pacific Northwest. Visit our website for more information about our history, projects and our staff.

Building a career at MJ Hughes Construction may be the MOST valuable thing you could do…