What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Estimator position at D.A. Collins Companies?
The D.A. Collins Family of Companies has brought safety, quality and productivity to industrial, infrastructure, highway and bridge construction for over 75 years. We are seeking a full time Lead Estimator at our corporate office located in Wilton, NY, just outside the historic city of Saratoga Springs.
We provide excellent benefits including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance and a Company Sponsored Pension Plan.
Job responsibilities including but not limited to :
Follow and reinforce company safety policies
Read, review, and evaluate projects to bid for risk, schedule, chance of success and profitability
Reviews plans and specifications to determine scope and resources necessary to complete the proposal
Develop a complete and accurate bid proposal including quantity take-off, crew composition, material, and subcontractor pricing
Compare bid pricing to historical data
Lead a team of estimators on large or complex projects
Develop a project D / M / WBE subcontracting plan
The complete preparation of bid documents
Help prepare post bid documentation for award
Prepare the project budget
Represent the company in communications with the owner, engineer, suppliers and subcontractors
Develop and manage project documentation
Visit project sites to observe construction methods
Communicate and reinforce the company vision, values and goals.
Perform a variety of tasks that will include having to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods of time, stretch, walk, climb, and bend under potentially adverse field conditions and be able to perform visual tasks such as back up spotting and be able to hear and react to back up alarms, per safety protocols.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bridge and / or heavy highway construction estimating and / or project management
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role
A record of successfully estimating bridge / heavy civil construction between $5M and $40M
Experience with alternate project delivery methods such as Design Build and / or CM / GC
Have a working knowledge of means and methods, crew composition, and production rates for bridge / structure, roadway, sitework and utility construction
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and CPM scheduling software
The ability to work with and lead a team to bid projects within stated deadlines
The ability to win work with private owners / engineers by offering the best value within their budget
Strong attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to report to work on time
Base salary range : Estimator III
90,000-$130,000
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, market conditions, education / training, certifications and other credentials, overtime when applicable, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000
