What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at Papich Construction?
Papich Construction is currently seeking an Estimator to join our team.
Who We Are :
Since 1997 Papich Construction has successfully served clients across California and has helped build communities as a respected full-service General Engineering Contractor. We take pride in successfully owning and managing one of the largest equipment fleets in California as well as being a vertically integrated Heavy Civil Contractor specializing in Road & Highway, Emergency Response, Railway Infrastructure, Utility Infrastructure, Alternative Energy, Airport, Environmental Remediation, and Heavy Equipment Rental.
It is by design that we are known for our expertise and quality. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with an approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do, we’re just built to be better.
Joining the Papich team will provide you with a career that gives you ownership. As a 100% employee-owned company, Papich Construction empowers every employee to take ownership in their future. When we say our value is in our employees, we mean it literally. Building long-term success one project at a time and by working together and owning it, we all share in our successes. Own your future by joining our team at Papich Construction.
What You’ll Do…
Under general supervision, the Estimator will identify and prepare project bids in accordance with the project plans, specifications and other listed requirements. This position will require both public and private construction estimating experience for projects up to $70 million in value including management of minority goal requirements.
Duties / Responsibilities :
Estimating
- Identify project leads and obtain project documents,
- Preparation and management of project estimating files
- Perform detailed material takeoffs including utilization of Agtek for earthwork quantities.
- Obtain quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers.
- Creation of preliminary project schedule for estimating purposes.
- Attendance of pre-bid meetings as necessary
- Management and documentation of all pre-bid communications
- Prepare detailed Estimates using Heavy Bid.
- Present estimates in bid reviews
- Supervise and mentor estimating staff
Additional Duties
What You’ll Bring…
Required Qualifications :
Education and Experience :
What We Offer :
Important Notes :
Work Environment :
Indoor and outdoor as required. Frequent sitting, standing, walking and carrying objects up to 25 pounds is required. Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and working on a computer. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Equal Employment Opportunity
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Papich, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Papich makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. Please apply via this posting and not by contacting our local or corporate office.
We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. We seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities.
We do participate in E-Verify.
Notice to Recruiters and / or Staffing Agencies :
Papich Construction and its subsidiaries ("Papich") do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than direct candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Papich—whether by mail, fax, email, directly to employees, or entered into our resume database—will become Papich property.
Papich will not pay any fees for unsolicited resumes or candidate placements that result from them. If an agency submits an unsolicited resume, Papich will consider the candidate referred free of charge.
Staffing agencies must obtain prior written approval from Papich’s recruiting team before submitting resumes. This approval must be in conjunction with a valid, fully executed service contract and in response to a specific job opening.
Papich will only pay placement fees to agencies with a written agreement signed by an authorized Human Resources Representative. No other employee is authorized to approve or bind Papich to any staffing agreement.
Salary : $111,000 - $146,000
