What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at MGC Contractors?
MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned Corporation. We specialize in all forms of water and wastewater general contracting including Job Order Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build throughout Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico.
We are currently looking for and experience Estimator to join our Arizona Office.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Participation in all aspects of the bid/estimating process, including reviewing plans and specs, soliciting and negotiating prices.
- Work as part of a team, as well as cultivate relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects and engineers.
- Estimating support for Projects
- Assists in the pricing and bidding of projects.
- Actively participates in the estimate review process.
- Collects and maintains bid information for future reference.
- Keep current with the latest estimating technology and techniques.
- Any and all other duties assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position operates in a professional office environment that routinely uses standard office equipment requiring the ability to communicate in person and over the telephone with other employees, the ability to interpret printed materials and a computer screen, the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, the ability to lift and carry supplies and files weighing up to 10 pounds and to move about the inside of the office to access supplies, office machinery, etc.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
- This is a full-time position. Occasional overtime may be required as job duties demand. Occasional Travel may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Proficient with estimating software such as Hard Dollar prefered.
- Background in water/wastewater industry preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
- Strong computer and communication skills required.
- Ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work with little to no supervision.
- Must be fluent in English, i.e., must be able to speak, read and write English
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related Major preferred.
- At least 1 years of related experience required.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
MGC Contractors is an equal employment opportunity employer and, as such, we consider individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be met. Discriminatory or harassing conduct in the workplace, whether committed by management or non-management employees or outside person (vendors, customers, etc.) is prohibited.
This job description is not meant to encompass all tasks and or job responsibilities, but rather it is meant to provide the employee with a general summary of what the position entails. MGC Contractors has the right to amend or revise this job description at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made when it does not impose an undue hardship on the company to do so.
Passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen is required.