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Mace

Resident Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$170K/yr

Manage oversight review of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) design, fabrication, and operation during tunneling. * Manage oversight review of detail design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of ...

Dragados

TBM Field Engineer

North Bergen, NJ · On-site

Minimum 5 years' experience in TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) construction Preferred * Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering * Project experience with a Slurry TBM Equal Opportunity ...

Barnard Inc

Lead Underground Estimator

Bozeman, MT · On-site

Underground projects typically include various types of tunneling (Tunnel Boring Machine, Sequential Excavation, Drill & Blast), shafts, and adits for various Underground projects including subways ...

Aerotek

Machine Operator

Fernley, NV · On-site

$24/hr

Job Title: Machine Operator The Machine Operator is responsible for overseeing a specific ... the boring machine as directed. * Maintain a clear understanding of different types of raw ...

Latent AI

Senior Hydraulics Engineer

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

Lead the design of various fluid systems related to tunnel boring machines and associated support equipment * Develop hydraulic circuit schematics and select components to meet the hydraulic power ...

AECOM

Tunnel Design Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

Design tunnels and underground structures using TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) and SEM (Sequential Excavation Methods). * Design SOE (Support of Excavation) systems for shafts, portals, cut-and-cover ...

AECOM

Tunnel Design Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

Design tunnels and underground structures using TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) and SEM (Sequential Excavation Methods). * Design SOE (Support of Excavation) systems for shafts, portals, cut-and-cover ...

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Lead Underground Estimator

Bozeman, MT

Barnard Construction Company
Construction • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

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Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Overview

About Barnard:

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with ongoing 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.

 

Position Detail

Barnard is seeking a Lead Underground Estimator to join our growing Underground group. Underground projects typically include various types of tunneling (Tunnel Boring Machine, Sequential Excavation, Drill & Blast), shafts, and adits for various Underground projects including subways, highways, utilities, CSO, water conveyance, oil & gas, hydroelectric, and mining. The Lead Estimator will work directly with bid team(s) and the executive management team and will be responsible for the overall management of functions associated with preparing and responding to bid solicitation(s) including review of all bidding documents.  Specific tasks include: pre-bid meeting(s) attendance, drawings and specifications review, WBS development, bid item cost development, wage determination analysis, assistance in schedule and risk development, review of project specific bonding and insurance requirements, oversight of SBE/DBE/MBE requirements, participation in internal and/or Joint Venture bid coordination meetings (plan flip, constructability, bid review), and overall review of technical proposals.

Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in General, Mining, Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering. Equivalent experience in a construction-related position will also be considered.
  • At least 10yrs of heavy civil and/or Underground construction experience.
  • Experience estimating and developing bids for Underground projects as noted above including Tunnel Boring Machine, Sequential Excavation Method, and Drill and Blast methods.
  • 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.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
Responsibilities
  • Work with bid team(s) to develop estimates for large complex Underground projects.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of a project bid including measurement and payment.
  • Review of the Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, Agreements, and General and/or Special Conditions).
  • Preparation and review of quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
  • Assist in development and/or review of project schedules.
  • Develop scopes of work for tender packages to be issued to subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Coordination with accounting and equipment departments specific to labor, equipment and tax costs.
  • Coordination with marketing department to prepare and review proposals prior to submission.

 Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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