What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEAVY HWY/CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR-OPEN TO REMOTE WORK CANDIDATES position at Constructors Inc?
Job Title : Estimator Reports To : Estimating Supervisor
Category : Light Work Date Prepared : 01 / 30 / 2024
Job Objectives : This job requires the various tasks associated with the estimating of various types of jobs and carrying assigned projects through from bid to completion of construction.
Essential Job Functions :
- To complete all delegated assignments from Estimating Supervisor.
- To discuss all bids with Estimating Supervisor.
- To review Dodge Report and other periodicals, in order to determine what projects plans to order.
- To perform project take-offs and specification review.
- To complete bid checklist and gather information i.e. subcontractor pricing, materials, permits, etc.
- To prepare bids in HCSS.
- To fill out and deliver bid books.
- To maintain a spreadsheet showing past / completed bids and projects.
- To be able to set up project budgets and track how we are performing versus budget.
- To look at and prepare estimates for small jobs.
- To setup jobs with Contract Administrator.
- To provide bid information to project managers in detailing project : coding, processes, materials, water, quantities, etc.
- To work as a team with operations, in order to successfully complete projects.
- To meet with Project Owners, Engineers, Inspectors, P.M.s as needed in order to successfully complete projects.
- To assist Estimating Supervisor in oversight of : Project managers.
- To attend pre-construction and pre-bid meetings as needed.
- To field customer, employee, and third party complaints.
- To call on customers.
- To attend all mandatory meetings.
CRITICAL DEMANDS :
Occasionally : an activity or condition existing up to 1 / 3 of the time, Frequently : an activity or condition existing from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time, and Continuously : an activity or condition existing 2 / 3 or more of the time. (Dictionary of Occupational Titles)
Strength : Sedentary. This job involves exerting up to ten pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time with brief periods of walking or standing.
Standing : Occasionally. Requires the ability to walk, primarily on flat surfaces, up to one hundred feet at a time to assess on-site locations. This is sometimes performed while taking measurements.
Crouching : Occasionally. Requires the ability to crouch while painting markings on the ground.
Pushing : Occasionally. Requires the ability to push a five-pound measuring wheel across flat terrain up to 100 feet at a time.
Reaching : Frequently. Requires the ability to reach in front of the body primarily for large document review. Also, must be able to reach to obtain measuring device from vehicle.
Handling : Frequently. Requires the ability to turn pages, work a measuring and paint.
Fingering : Occasionally. Requires the ability to work on a keyboard or perform calculations on a calculator.
Talking : Continuously. Requires the ability to verbally communicate to others.
Hearing : Continuously. Requires the ability to communicate by phone or in person to others.
Near acuity : Frequent. Requires clarity of vision twenty inches or less to review documents.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities used to perform job (in addition to above) :
This functional job description, as written for the position of Assistant Estimator for CI Construction Services, Inc. is an accurate reflection of the essential job functions and critical demands for this position.
