Job Description

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.

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record , a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities. This position is based in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, a vibrant college town with access to a variety of outdoor activities including skiing, hiking and world class fly-fishing.

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

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Barnard Construction

Job Tags

For contractors, For subcontractor, Outdoor,

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