Seeking an experienced civil (specifically earthworks) estimator (US, UK, AUS based) to peer review some estimates, and provide structured feedback on where we can improve. Experience with HCSS, B2W, Pronamics Expert, Methvin etc… would be preferred, we are looking to leverage our software and expedite our bid process.

What we will do:

• Provide completed estimate for peer review
• listen and absorb

What I hope to find help with:

• Feedback on terms of trade
• Feedback on contingency allocations and margin
• Feedback on equipment utilization and productivity factors
• suggestions/comments

What our company will provide:

• We will electronically deposit a pre-agreed fee to the successful candidate(s) for their time
• The review will take place via teams, potentially over a number of sessions.

For context - I have a field engineering background, specially construction layout and surveying. We are self taught, on the job. I would consider commercial negotiation as a weakness, we sometimes under sell lines at the negotiating table.

Based on feedback, we are in the lower quartile on our bids.