Heavy Highway Construction Engineer/Estimator – Hartford, TN Position Available In Cocke, Tennessee

This position will play a crucial role in the design phase of Design-Build/CMGC projects. This position will be the link between the design, pre-construction, and project teams. The ideal candidate will have a background in field engineering, estimating, and survey.

Responsibilities include

• Instill safety as a top priority
• Working in a collaborative environment
• Analysis of plans, specifications, and other related engineering documents
• Computer-aided preparation of quantity take-offs, verification of site conditions, review of construction methods and equipment utilization
• Responsible for timely, thorough and accurate take offs
• Assist in preparing work plans and proposal documents
• Assist in preparing bid documents and developing construction schedules
• Build relationships and communicate with owners, design partners, internal partners, and project stakeholders
• Manage document control including submittals, RFI’s, and contract documents
• Review preliminary design documents and manage constructability comment and clarifications
• Create and manage 3D models for preconstruction team
• Understand and assist with project layout and survey
• Attend and/or lead meetings
• Other duties may be assigned.

Experience, Education and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 3 or more years experience in highway heavy construction
• Must be competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Bluebeam
• Must have strong knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of surveying, as well as familiarity with Trimbles suite of civil construction field equipment and software
• Trimble Business Center, Trimble Siteworks, Earthworks, GCS900, WorksManager,AGTEK software, Civil 3D (C3D
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Must have a positive attitude and possess self motivational skills
• Time Management, organization, and prioritization skills are crucial
• Must have a valid Drivers License.

Working Conditions

• Location
• Southeast Region
• Travel Required
• Construction Site Environment
• Physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels
• Construction Site Office Environment
• Extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.

.Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmen