What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator I/II/III- DEHE Construction Field Operations position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)?
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
Benefits Include
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary
Under specific to limited direction depending on the level, provides construction cost estimates for the various stages of construction projects resulting in a budgetary cost estimate for all construction work. Develop job cost history for construction and provide quality assurance. Develop and maintain professional relationships within the Engineering services group.
Responsibilities
Construction Estimator I
Assist in developing estimated construction costs during all design phases; conceptual, 35%, 65%, and 95% drawings submittals as requested. Assists in development of parametric models based on historical project data. Assists and documents project close out cost analysis; comparing final project cost to base budget estimate plus any budget modifications. Supports the department with ongoing development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases.
Construction Estimator II,III, & III
Produce cost estimates and cost estimate back up information consisting of, but not limited to, vendor quote gathering, material takeoffs, material costs, construction man-hours, man-hour costs, numbers and type of construction personnel, construction equipment costs, tools and consumables costs, living quarters costs, site transportation equipment, etc., heavy equipment mechanic costs, and transportation costs for all the above
Follow a systematic process for cost estimation based on design drawings and specifications, utilizing the latest materials cost, historical information and project information.
Coordinates with Project Management and Design team concerning any additional/clarifying information required for the cost estimates.
Construction Estimator IV
Serves as the lead estimator and contact for internal and external customers on assigned projects and communicates with functional area manager regarding status of projects.
Provides supervision, guidance and mentorship to estimating staff.
Coordinates with functional area manager to develop goals, priorities, assigning tasks and projects for Construction Estimators I-III.
All
Other Information
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS
Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or construction-related field. Certification in construction related field and progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
Minimum Experience Qualification
Construction Estimator I
Non-supervisory - Two (2) years professional work experience in the construction estimating field an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory - None.
Construction Estimator II
Non-supervisory - Five (5) professional work experience in the construction estimating field an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory - None.
Construction Estimator III
Non-supervisory – Eight (8) years professional work experience in the construction estimating field an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. INCLUDING two (2) years’ experience in Alaska.
AND
Supervisory - None.
Construction Estimator IV
Non-supervisory – Ten (10) years of experience in the engineering, construction/project administration or construction/project management field, OF WHICH four (4) years construction/project experience in Alaska. An equi v valent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory - Two (2) years involving employee supervision.
Preferred Experience Qualification
Estimator III & IV
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
Benefits Include
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedule with 4 weeks paid vacation per year to start and 12 paid holidays.
- More than 19 Federal healthcare plans with plans for employee, employee plus one, and employee plus family available. ANTHC covers 80% of all health insurance premiums and 100% of Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and AD&D.
- 401(a) retirement plan; ANTHC will contribute 3% of your annual compensation to the plan account each year, with up to an additional 5% match with a 6-year vesting schedule.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options. Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent care are also available.
- Onsite Child Care is available in a brand new education facility.
- Onsite free gym access. Additional gym, rock climbing wall and salt-water pool available at the Alaska Pacific University for a small fee per semester. Steep discounts on outdoor equipment rentals for your Alaskan adventures!
- Tuition reductions for employees and their eligible dependents at the Alaska Pacific University.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary
Under specific to limited direction depending on the level, provides construction cost estimates for the various stages of construction projects resulting in a budgetary cost estimate for all construction work. Develop job cost history for construction and provide quality assurance. Develop and maintain professional relationships within the Engineering services group.
Responsibilities
Construction Estimator I
Assist in developing estimated construction costs during all design phases; conceptual, 35%, 65%, and 95% drawings submittals as requested. Assists in development of parametric models based on historical project data. Assists and documents project close out cost analysis; comparing final project cost to base budget estimate plus any budget modifications. Supports the department with ongoing development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases.
Construction Estimator II,III, & III
Produce cost estimates and cost estimate back up information consisting of, but not limited to, vendor quote gathering, material takeoffs, material costs, construction man-hours, man-hour costs, numbers and type of construction personnel, construction equipment costs, tools and consumables costs, living quarters costs, site transportation equipment, etc., heavy equipment mechanic costs, and transportation costs for all the above
Follow a systematic process for cost estimation based on design drawings and specifications, utilizing the latest materials cost, historical information and project information.
Coordinates with Project Management and Design team concerning any additional/clarifying information required for the cost estimates.
Construction Estimator IV
Serves as the lead estimator and contact for internal and external customers on assigned projects and communicates with functional area manager regarding status of projects.
Provides supervision, guidance and mentorship to estimating staff.
Coordinates with functional area manager to develop goals, priorities, assigning tasks and projects for Construction Estimators I-III.
All
Other Information
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS
- Knowledge of reading, comprehending and communicating technical information to others using documents, drawings and interpersonal skills effectively.
- Knowledge and ability to read engineering plans, contracts, and material specifications.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards as applicable to the construction industry.
- Knowledge of construction cost estimates, materials, methods, tools, construction management and project scheduling.
- Knowledge of applicable building and trades codes, formal training and experience in construction project management, cost estimating, and scheduling.
- Knowledge in field construction techniques, labor and equipment requirements.
- Knowledge of Excel, using formulas and pivot tables.
- Knowledge of computer software, including; Construction Scheduling and Cost Estimating applications.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in learning other software for use in tracking and cost estimating.
Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or construction-related field. Certification in construction related field and progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
Minimum Experience Qualification
Construction Estimator I
Non-supervisory - Two (2) years professional work experience in the construction estimating field an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory - None.
Construction Estimator II
Non-supervisory - Five (5) professional work experience in the construction estimating field an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory - None.
Construction Estimator III
Non-supervisory – Eight (8) years professional work experience in the construction estimating field an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. INCLUDING two (2) years’ experience in Alaska.
AND
Supervisory - None.
Construction Estimator IV
Non-supervisory – Ten (10) years of experience in the engineering, construction/project administration or construction/project management field, OF WHICH four (4) years construction/project experience in Alaska. An equi v valent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory - Two (2) years involving employee supervision.
Preferred Experience Qualification
- Bush Alaska and arctic experience.
- Understanding of estimating processes, including quality take-offs.
- Preferred past use of Oracle P6, Hard Dollar.
Estimator III & IV
- Mechanical or Electrical Administrator certificate.
- Plumber or Electrician Certificate of Fitness.
- American Institute of Constructors (AIC) “Certified Associate Constructor” or “Certified Professional Constructor”.
- Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) “Certified Construction Manager”.
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
