Estimator

Company Description:

Pirc-Tobin is proud to have been a key player in the civil construction industry since 2005, helping cities and towns across Eastern Iowa build infrastructure that helps their residents and communities grow. Rooted in heavy construction, we specialize in excavation, grading, sewer, directional drilling and concrete. We’re hyper-focused on our work AND how we can make it better for our crews. A balanced work environment lets our people grow and connect as a team, resulting in better work, less turnover and pride in a job well done. We never rest on our successes and stay focused through continuous education, on-the-job training and working with the best of the best (both people and equipment).

Job Summary:

Pirc Tobin Construction is seeking a fulltime Estimator to organize, manage and plan complex projects. Additionally, this individual will collect and analyze information to estimate costs of services and potential jobs. On top of being a self starter with excellent organizational, time management and decision making skills, the ideal candidate must exemplify our five core values:

• Dependable and Hardworking
• Honest
• Problem Solver
• Show Care and Professionalism
• Committed to Continuous Personal Growth

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create cost structures for review and estimate the cost of new and proposed services in the assigned departments, areas or projects
  
• Analyze changes to the products and services provided
  
• Gather accounting documentation such as financial statements and journal entries
  
• Provide detailed reports that will include breakdowns of project costs and forecasts of remaining costs
• Document data and statistical procedures used in conducting cost analysis
  
• Bring any leads to estimating lead to follow up on with potential clients
• Assists in preparation of the annual budget to determine standard cost
  
• Project Manager duties as assigned, or as needed
• Reports to project site on time, maintain good attendance when reporting to work
  
• Other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements:

• 5 years of related experience required
• Excellent analytical skills and a thorough understanding of cost accounting principles & procedures
• Motivated, team oriented individual with positive attitude & leadership traits
• Capable of learning, listening and following directions as needed
• Strong communication skills, both professional and interpersonal with team members and management team
• The ability to work daily and extended hours as necessary
• The ability to work both independently and within a team
  
• A responsible, organized and detail oriented mindset
  
• Refined time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Education & Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
  
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or another related field preferred
  
• Minimum of 10-hour OSHA training course
  
• Competent person/trench safety/confined space training
  
• Gas powered cut-off saw training
  
• Traffic control technician training
  
• First Aid/CPR training

Benefits Offered:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• HSA with Company Contribution
• 401K with Company Match
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital & Cancer Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
  
• Annual clothing and work boot allowance
• Collaborative & Supportive Workplace Culture

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply

For more information about our team visit www.pirctobin.com

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