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Senior Estimator - Underground (Pipeline)

Elite Earthworks
Murrieta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

Company Information :

Elite Earthworks and Engineering is seeking ELITE employees to join our team. Being ELITE means we maintain exceptionally high standards of quality, service, and performance, we are considered top-tier, distinguished, and admired within the industry. By joining this team you are joining a company that hires and trains ELITE individuals.

Are you ELITE?

Do you want to become ELITE?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION, if you do not have experience in this industry as an estimator please do not apply to this position as your application will be rejected.

Carefully read the ENTIRE JOB POSTING and select the level you wish to be evaluated in. Applications which do not demonstrate the skills and prerequisites for the level selected will be rejected.

Basic Function :

The function of a SR. Estimator is to examine plans, reports, project sites, and research costs associated with prospective jobs to create bids. He / she is the sales contact for the customer and will be the customer liaison for the bid. For the position of Underground Estimator, we are looking for a candidate that has extensive experience and a history of successful project acquisition and completion.

Qualifications :

  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to effectively represent the company and communicate with others are varying technical levels.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Creativity and initiative.
  • Sales and negotiations experience.
  • Computer software skills, including Bid2Win (B2W), Civil Image, Agtek, Foundation, Carlson or similar.
  • Ability to work independently under the supervision of the Sr. Estimator
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Underground industry as an estimator.
  • Must possess excellent reading comprehension and attention to detail skills.
  • Must be willing to travel to sites to ensure accurate site conditions for estimating purposes.
  • Must have a clean driving record and be approved on company insurance.

Reporting Relationship :

  • The Senior Estimator reports to the Business Development Manager
  • Position Responsibilities :

  • Enter plans into records : Bid log book, allocate a bid number
  • Examine plan, soils report, project specification, project bid guidelines and measure quantities
  • Review all existing and design ground files during bid
  • Obtain lowest pricing on materials to provide a competitive bid
  • Solicit Subcontractors for lowers responsive bids as necessary
  • Reply to invitations to bid, entering information onto bid log
  • Download Plans, specs, addendum to Bids / XXXX Job Folder
  • Check plans and specifications for special fills and incorporate into estimate
  • Create written document for bid listing inclusions and exclusions
  • Enter bid information into computer using Bid 2 Win Estimate per Elite procedures
  • Visit job site and read soils report prior to bidding
  • Price various options or alternate adds for job
  • Compare project actual amounts with budgeted amounts using a forecast and variance report
  • Generate bid project scheduling
  • Meet with general contractors to build rapport and establish a relationship.
  • Visit every site we are bidding on and take photos, save photos in the bid folder.
  • Review completed takeoffs and put together an estimate for the job.
  • Review estimates with Business Development Manager and / or President (if applicable)
  • Send bid to client via their preferred method (electronic submittal, hand-delivery, email)
  • Follow up with client to gather follow-up information and save results in bid folder.
  • Additional Benefits :

  • Paid Time Off
  • Competitive Bonus Structure
  • Paid Health Insurance (Employee)
  • Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life Insurance and MORE
  • 401K Plan
  • And More!
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

    Elite Earthworks and Engineering (EEE) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind : EEE is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at EEE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. EEE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. EEE encourages applicants of all ages.

    DRUG FREE WORK PLACE :

    Elite Earthworks and Engineering is a drug and alcohol free workplace. Applicants offered a position will be screened prior to first day of work and may be subject to randomized testing at any time.

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