Estimator
The Estimator is responsible for the preparation and review of assigned roadway construction and/or asphalt paving estimate packages; implementing department standards and procedures while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of estimate packages. Company primarily performs construction activities involving asphalt paving/resurfacing, bridge construction, earthwork/grading, roadway construction/rehabs, and highway work.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Read/review plans, proposals, specifications, RFP's, and any other pertinent project related documents necessary to develop a competent and competitive estimate/bid package.
- Solicit estimates from various subcontractors and vendors to prepare estimate packages.
- Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating as requested by management
- Review established labor, equipment, and material costs, for preparation of estimate/bid packages.
- Prepare accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
- Produce detailed, final contract estimates, for primarily Asphalt Paving and Roadway/Site Development Projects.
- Assess project exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
- Identify potential construction issues through the estimating process.
- Identify value-engineering alternatives.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
- Working experience on HCSS software or other equivalent estimating software.
- Must be able to verbally communicate effectively; as well as written correspondence.
- Working knowledge of asphalt laydown and/or roadway construction operations.
- Must be able to interpret blueprints and written specifications.
- Attention to detail, including interpretation and preparation of spreadsheets and other data.
Education and/or Experience This is not an entry-level position
- Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Estimator bidding asphalt paving and/or roadway construction projects.
- A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience, is required.
- Experience working for a General Contractor as an estimator bidding on Department of Transportation or other roadway projects between $1M and $25M required.
Qualification Requirements
General . To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including the physical demands below.
Physical Demands.
- Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
- Employee may occasionally be required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb; when visiting construction projects.
- Infrequent ability to lift, up to 15 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
- Infrequent walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Estimator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Work generally is performed in an office environment, although periodic visits to construction sites and asphalt manufacturing facilities is required.
- Noise level in the typical office work environment is quiet; however when visiting construction sites and/or asphalt manufacturing facilities, various levels of noise, dust and other environmental exposures may occur; any exposure is within the established Permissible Exposure Limits, however Personal protective Equipment such as hardhats, hearing protection and safety glasses, may be required.
Company Benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
- Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Maternity Leave
- Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
- Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
- 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
- Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
- Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
- Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives
We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.