Senior Estimator

Job Summary

The Estimator, Senior position is responsible for the oversight of the estimating process for all projects bid and awarded and will assist in establishing standard procedures, methods, processes and software requirements for estimating and staff training. This position will collect and review past project performance data and establish historical estimating cost and standards for future budgeting and estimates. This position manages and coordinates all vertical estimating resources within Bristol, which includes estimating support in our offices throughout the lower 48 states and Alaska, in the performance of essential estimating functions while providing leadership in the preparation of complete, timely and accurate estimates.  

Bristol Alliance of Companies (Bristol) is committed to building lasting relationships that reflect our hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to safety. Every employee has an impact on our success, which benefits the Native Culture, land, and people of the Bristol Bay region.

Our values: People, Communities, Reputation, Teamwork, Trust, and Truth.

Essential Functions

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal staff, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Maintain General Ledger Accounts: add/inactivate accounts and ensure accurate account records, add/delete cost centers and update relevant information.
• Maintain Accounting System: add/delete users and ensure proper access levels, Setup security profiles to safeguard sensitive financial information, troubleshoot issues and coordinate with IT for system enhancements and problem resolution.
• Support Banking Operations, such as: upload check registers to the accounting system, review transactions for potential fraud and take necessary preventive measures, review, and release purchase requisitions (PR) and accounts payable (AP) payments.
• Maintain, review, and post/update the following on a weekly and/or monthly basis: journal entries accurately and in a timely manner, job cost changes and ensure proper cost allocation, direct checks, and verify appropriateness, intercompany billings and reconcile with related entities, overhead tracking jobs and facilitate the transition from direct to indirect costs, facilities and G&A pools and ensure accurate allocation.
• Reconcile the following monthly: bank statements with General Ledger records, fixed assets by reconciling the Fixed Assets System (FAS) with the General Ledger and posting and reconciling the depreciation, labor expenses to General Ledger records, job costs to General Ledger and cost centers to maintain accurate project tracking, fringe rates to ensure proper allocation and calculation, cost allocations to verify accuracy and adherence to established guidelines.
• Compile audit data: create requested schedules and provide organized backup documentation for audits and assist auditors by organizing and providing requested information.
• Produce Reports: create monthly reports for management and operations, ensuring accuracy and timelines, and generate ad hoc reports as requested by different stakeholders.
• Provide backup to Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), and Payroll (PR): review posted data for accuracy and completeness, assist with data-entry tasks are needed during peak periods or staff shortages.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support the accounting team and ensure smooth operations.
• Flexibility to switch tasks frequently and adapt to changing requirements while waiting on data to complete subsequent steps.
• Positive attitude and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Strong sense of accountability for words, actions, and results.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Competencies

• Skilled with Timberline Estimating software or similar.
• Skilled in On-Screen Take Off or similar software.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, reason logically and creatively, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize and organize, work well under stress, meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to assist and communicate with staff and clients.
• Ability to perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Skilled in mathematical concepts. 
• Skilled with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Excel, Word, & Outlook).
• Ability to pay attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

 Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field. Work experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of ten years of recent commercial or other sectors of estimating experience, leading estimating teams on projects from $100k through $50MM.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with Alaska Native Corporations and knowledge of Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.
• Experience working within a multiple entity organization.

 Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is primarily based in an office environment, with occasional exposure to varying noise levels that may require clear and auditable communication.
• Position may involve working in conditions that require prolonged periods of sitting, frequent use of computers and office equipment and collaboration in shared workspaces.
• Position will involve exposure to standard office equipment factors such as printer toner, paper dust, artificial lighting, and temperature variations due to air conditioning or heating systems.
• Position requires close visual focus for tasks such as operating a computer, reviewing documents and performing detailed analytical work.

 Physical Qualifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Mobility: must be able to stoop, kneel, reach, walk, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Hearing: must be able to hear audible safety alarms.
• Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform the above listed tasks in a safe manner and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Lifting: must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package to include paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability insurance, and 401(k) plan with employer match.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Bristol companies are equal opportunity employers and offer any available positions to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, parenthood, pregnancy, marital status, or changes in marital status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. This applies to recruitment, placement, pay, benefits, training, employment status changes, social and recreational programs, and other conditions and benefits of employment.

Bristol grants employment preference first to BBNC and Choggiung shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to Alaska Native Corporation shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This job description is not a contract or employment. It does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. All employment with Bristol is “at-will” which means that Bristol or employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.

Salary : $100,000