Estimator

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates 
• Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy
•  Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid 
• Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs occurred in heavy civil projects 
• Executes take-offs of construction documents
•  Inputs take-offs data into estimating software
• Utilize the company approved costing methodology, data, and systems to present estimate results in a detailed breakdown format suitable for use by the project manager and the project team 
• Attend client pre-bid meetings, visit job sites, and keep a record of all verbal information disseminated by the client during the pre-bid meeting 
• Prepare project cost estimates from the client’s RFQ documents or bid packages. Source and incorporate all relevant submissions required into the bid package for submission 
• Generate proposals and recognize and incorporate the necessary notes and exclusions 
• Must have ability to explain details behind each estimate, including the basis of the man hours allocated for each task, personnel resources needed to execute each task, etc.
• Maintain cost estimating tools including databases, spreadsheets, and other computer based applications to keep updated information on past performance and industry standards
• Coordinate estimate handoff on successful pursuits. Organize all relevant estimate information and lead handoff meetings to pass all relevant information to the operations team 
• Maintain lines of communications between company departments, project manager, and client with regards to cost estimating activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Represent the company in a professional manner on and off the job
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills 
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information 
• Ability to quickly process information and make decisions
• Ability to function well in a fast paced and at times stressful environment
• Must be dependable and able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team of individuals
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and related software
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel
• Must have the ability to work extended hours as required by the workload
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management 
• Three years of experience in Civil Construction, both in DOT and private/commercial markets 
• Experience with construction estimating software such as, (InEight, (Hard Dollar), AGTEK, PlanSwift, Bluebeam)
• Experience and capability of estimating earthwork, utilities and concrete paving

BONUS SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• General knowledge of the construction industry
• Sense of humor (big plus)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Minimal travel is required