ESTIMATOR

Description

Company Overview 

BLUROC is one of North America’s leading providers of right-of-way access solutions. From pipelines to power lines to civil projects, we offer unmatched expertise in total access planning, clearing, site work and restoration services. 

These end-to-end solutions are delivered by an experienced, reliable team who place a priority on safety, environmental sensitivity, cost, and timeliness. In short, BLUROC goes the extra mile to ensure our clients’ projects are successful. 

At BluRoc, we bring operational excellence regardless of industry or location. Our culture is as top notch as our service and our employees work together like a family.

Position Description

As an estimator with BluRoc, you will be responsible for winning new work for the company.  Your role will consist of reviewing specification documents, strategizing with field leadership and clients to develop the best plan for performing each project, quantifying components of the project, generating project costs using estimating software, and writing project proposals.  You will be working closely with other members of the estimating team as well as the regional project management staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify scope of work and calculate quantity takeoffs of civil access, E&S, and matting to generate equipment, labor, material and subcontract costs for projects 
• Perform field visits and attend pre-bid meetings during bidding process to understand site conditions and project parameters 
• Manage multiple project proposals, meet critical deadlines, prioritize daily activities, work well under pressure and multitask 
• Solicit pricing from material vendors and subcontractors 
• Prepare written proposals and respond to customer questions 
• Coordinate with other team members to develop overall estimate on larger projects 
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and transmission line & pipeline standards 
• Ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by management 
• Develop project schedules to ensure projects can be completed to meet owner requirements and that company resources are used efficiently 
• Ensure estimates address all potential safety risks and concerns 
• Develop innovative means and methods for completing projects to increase competitiveness and margins 
• Maintain records on all submitted pricing and proposals

Qualifications

Requirements

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills 
• Ability to read and understand environmental maps and site drawings 
• Experience in civil construction or utility work (electrical transmission & pipeline) 
• Strong analytical/mathematical abilities and effective written and verbal communication skills 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or comparable degree preferred but not required

Personal Attributes 

Interpersonal Communication-- Navigate and relate with all levels of the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably. 

Integrity and Trust--Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. 

Team Building--Creates unity and productivity of team; is able to improve performance and cultivate to excellence within sphere of influence.

Presentation Skills--Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses.
Internal Partnering--Relating to peers on a personal level; cooperating with peers; joint problem solving; responding to accolades; handling peer conflict