What are the responsibilities and job description for the CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR position at CALLAHAN INC?
Job title:
- Civil Construction Estimator
Reports to:
- Civil Engineer/Chief Estimator
Status:
- Full time
Who we are:
Callahan Construction Managers is a full-service construction management company based in Bridgewater MA, with regional offices in White Plains, NY. Callahan has served the New England and Northeast regions as a family business for over 70 years. As one of the region’s largest open shop construction firms, Callahan provides a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services to local, regional, and national clients. Callahan enforces a high quality and innovative approach to all projects, including multi-family residential, senior housing, affordable housing, hospitality, life sciences, corporate office, educational, retail and other markets. Visit www.callahan-inc.com for more information.
Summary/objective:
- Prepares accurate estimates for projects by gathering information and analyzing important metrics. Provides knowledge of cost and benefits so the company can make informed decisions that will enhance its profitability and growth.
Essential functions:
- Able to perform complete takeoff from bid documents by breaking down each component.
- Solicitation of project specific quotes from subcontractors and vendors.
- Extract data from bid documents that impact pricing.
- Understanding capabilities of heavy equipment used within civil/site industry to accurately project utilization.
- Work hand in hand with the estimating department to prepare comprehensive budgets for multi-family residential, senior housing, and retail developments.
- Ability to read plans, specifications and geotechnical reports is a must.
- Prepare detailed sitework construction estimates inclusive of demolition, sitework, support of excavation, deep pile foundations, ground improvements, landscape, and hardscape finishes.
- Present budgets to clients and attend meetings throughout the pre-construction process.
Competency:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple project deadlines.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication, presentation, and writing skills.
- Must be a self-starter and have the ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Strong attention to detail.
Supervisory/Mentoring responsibilities:
- Work with other engineering staff and interns.
Required education and experience:
- Civil construction experience of 10 years.
- Experience performing detailed water, sewer and drain takeoffs.
- Experience with AutoCAD, On-Screen Takeoff, InSite earthworks software
- Knowledge of advanced functions of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other web-based applications.
- Experience with demolition, support of excavation, deep pile foundations, ground improvements, contaminated soil, and dewatering methods.
Preferred education and experience:
- Civil Engineering degree
- Professional Engineer license is preferred but not required
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal opportunity. There shall be no discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original or on an applicant’s status as a protected veteran or as individual with a disability.
