What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at J. Masterson Construction?
J. Masterson Construction is a site and utility company located in Danvers, MA. Backed by more than 40 years' experience, we offer our employees a safe working environment, great working conditions and room for advancement. We value our employees and offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Ability to perform a complete civil takeoff from the bid documents systematically breaking down each component to establish the total direct cost of a project
- Extraction of data from the bid documents that would affect the productions, quantities & pricing of items relevant to the bid
- Knowledge of earth moving, excavating, grading, & utility installation and crew productions
- Understanding of the capabilities and limitations of heavy equipment used within the civil/sitework industry to accurately project equipment utilization
- Establishing and maintaining customer & vendor relationships
- Perform other duties related to estimating needs
Requirements
- Civil Engineering degree preferred, not required
- Minimum 5 years Estimating experience
- Experience performing detailed water, sewer & drain takeoffs
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and bids
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet project deadlines
- Proficiency utilizing Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project a plus
- Experience with estimating software such as Carlson Takeoff, Autocad and Heavy Bid
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person