Project Estimator (Heavy/Civil Construction)

Who We Are:

Moore Excavation has grown exponentially since father-son team Leroy and Larry Moore founded the business in 1956. Moore Excavation Inc. (dba The MEI Group) now employs 180+ employees and its experience and capabilities have expanded with that growth. MEI continues to take on some of the most challenging public infrastructure projects Oregon and Southwest Washington offer. This past year, Moore Excavation has worked with numerous public clients including City of Portland, Oregon Department of Transportation, City of Gresham, City of Beaverton, City of Dallas, City of Wilsonville, Multnomah County, Washington County, several school districts, and others.

The company has also completed residential land development and commercial/industrial site development projects for several project owners, general contractors, and home builders. Site development projects have included shopping centers, distribution warehouses and mixed-use projects. The company has performed multiple deep, shored excavations, exceeding forty feet in depth for underground parking in the Portland downtown area.

Why Choose Us:

Moore Excavation views its team as a family and itself as a member of the community. Training and safety of the MEI group has been invested in substantially. The company was recently recognized as an industry leader in safety by the Associated General Contractors of America with the AGC PRIDE (Program Recognition Indicating Dedication and Excellence) award. Moore Excavation also earned the 2019 National Utility Contractors Association (NWUCA) Oregon/Southwest Washington chapter Safety Award (for company with more than 50 employees).

We have an amazing team of committed people. Our team includes several individuals who have been with us for ten, twenty, or thirty years. We have bright and motivated people joining our team. Building on our success will involve continuing to care for our team and preserving our safe and fun environment, which fosters career growth.

From there, we believe in focusing on innovation, safety, and professionalism. The industry has seen significant transformation during our 65 years in business. We have improved safety equipment, invested in technologies and resources our people need for excellence. We want to continue to be a company ahead of change to help our employees, clients and communities grow.

The MEI Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What We Are Looking For:

The MEI Group is urgently looking to hire a full-time Project Estimator to help lead our efforts in developing new business opportunities and successfully delivering projects. Required and preferred qualifications include:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in estimating and management of heavy/civil construction projects including excavation, grading, underground utilities, road/highway construction, and structures.
• Extensive experience bidding and/or managing projects $10M plus preferred.
• Washington and/or Oregon project experience preferred.
• Diverse project resume including private, municipal, federal and state DOT projects and projects completed as both prime and subcontractor.
• Excellent computer proficiency including MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Project, Etc); HCSS HeavyBid; AGTEK; AutoCAD. Thorough knowledge of construction field operations, financial management, and general business management.
• Proven organizational, decision-making, communication, and supervisory skills.
• BA/BS Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience preferred.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

Estimating Duties Include but are Not Limited to the Following:

• Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of industry standards and practices.
• Responsible for maintaining an adequate workflow and for making sure the department acquires new work as necessary.
• Reviews the Daily Journal of Commerce and the Oregon Contractor frequently in order to keep abreast of new projects.
• Follows up on all job leads including the contacting of existing and new clients, and the determination of which jobs will be bid.
• Attends and manages (when necessary) monthly Project Manager Meetings.
• Researches and gathers material/subcontractor/supplier pricing.
• Preparation of actual bid document including visiting the site, compiling the estimate, preparing the proposal, and submitting the bid.
• Reviewing plan take-off with assistant before and after completion.
• Post bid follow up including contacting clients for bid results and review of bid results.

What’s in It For You:

• Generous compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance at 60 days
• 401k at 90 days
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Company Vehicle Allowance