What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Prince Contracting?
Key Responsibilities :
- Prepare detailed estimates for heavy civil roadway projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs. Ensure estimates are accurate, timely, and aligned with project specifications.
- Analyze project plans, drawings, specifications, and other relevant documents to determine the scope of work and develop an understanding of project requirements.
- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to prepare comprehensive bids and proposals for various roadway construction projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and codes.
- Perform quantity takeoffs from project plans, including roadways, bridges, grading, utilities, and other infrastructure components.
- Solicit quotes from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors, and assess their pricing and capabilities. Maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.
- Assist in the development of project budgets and provide ongoing cost analysis and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor actual costs against estimates and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Identify potential risks and challenges within the project scope and budget and provide recommendations for mitigating these risks.
- Maintain clear, organized records of all cost estimates, proposals, bid documents, and project changes. Provide regular status reports to project managers and senior management.
- Work closely with internal teams (engineering, design, project management) and external stakeholders (clients, subcontractors, vendors) to ensure all project requirements are understood and met.
Qualifications :
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)