What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at GeoStructures, Inc./ASAP Installations?
ASAP INSTALLATIONS LLC.
ASAP Installations LLC started out in 2005 as a sheet pile installation company based on patented technology and equipment developed in Europe. Seventeen years later, ASAP Installations is today an all-round foundation company specializing in a broad variety of shoring and earth retention support methods, from sheet pile to soil anchors, from bracing, pile and lagging walls to micro piles and any other types of shoring.
ASAP Installations together with its sister company GeoStructures, Inc., have become leaders in ground improvement, support of excavation, and earth structures technology operating in the USA.
Job Title : Construction Estimator
Job Overview : The Construction Estimator position performs all estimating duties required during the pre-construction stage. They are responsible for evaluating projects from a cost perspective utilizing the available construction and engineering industry standards. This position focuses on the bigger and most challenging projects. They support the Business Development Department in the pursue of new projects and the Operations Department in the transition from the pre-construction phase to the actual building of the projects.
Duties : Tasks
Analyze requirement documents and project plans and specifications to gain a thorough understanding of the project
Perform takeoffs
Review and submit RFI's in a timely manner
Estimate material, labor & equipment costs
Determine what factors of production will influence the cost of the project
Evaluate and vet suppliers and sub-contractor's quotes
Participate in bid review meetings
Perform the Estimating / Operation transfers
Participate in the bid & outstanding meetings
Prepare and submit proposals
Interact with clients prior and after bid submittal
Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
Assist in the development of preliminary designs
Peer review other estimators' work
Attend meetings with Business Development to close projects
Qualifications :
- Minimum experience : 4 years in estimating (Construction industry, preferably heavy civil with focus on geotechnical)
- Education level : Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Report writing and strategic planning skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
