Estimator II

Founded in 1908, Flintco now employs more than 800 people in 8 cities serving clients in healthcare, education, hospitality, sports and industrial. Flintco also self-performs concrete, steel erection and excavation. Nothing matters more to us than the quality and growth of our people. Our teams are smart, humble and disciplined. Flintco is recognized for its commitment to safety and quality, using Lean principles as a guide to continuous improvement. The five guiding principles of our Ethos are: Safety, Integrity, Quality, Accountability and Honesty. We live it every day. 

Job Summary    

Responsible for planning coordinating and directing estimating functions for a particular geographic location or segment of the company.  The position of Estimator II reports to the Preconstruction Manager/Director. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                              

All duties and responsibilities include the following, however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate, supervise and review work of assigned personnel to insure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical support and/or prepare estimates as required. Assist in making the "sale". Track awarded contracts as required. May include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit/cost savings; procuring materials, etc.
• Assist Project Managers during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids and estimate as required.
• Assists in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates prepared by other employees temporarily assigned to estimating.
• Support Bid Captain and/or Estimator on complex packages or as workload demands.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and presentation meetings as required.
• Assist clients and designers in systems selections, budgeting, cost containment, value engineering.
• Perform additional duties per supervisor's direction.

Management Responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required. Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts, plus ability to coordinate group work effort.

Education                   

4 Year engineering degree or an equivalent combination of educartion, technical training and related experience.

Experience

4-8 years extensive construction industry and estimating experience or an equivalent combination of education, technical training and related experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Requirements                 

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
• May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.