Construction Estimator--Mid-level

POSITION SUMMARY

Stacy Witbeck develops mid-level Estimators through a collaborative and imaginative estimating strategy. You will be an instrumental part of an estimating team for cost estimates for bidding of heavy civil, transit, and transportation construction projects ranging from $5 million to $250 million including all essential elements and steps necessary for a successful bid; receiving and reviewing bid documents; assuming responsibilities for estimate development; assembly of bid packages to assisting with final bid submission. Opportunity exists for transition to field role.

COMPANY PERKS 

• Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP structure.
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to contribute pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
• Dependent Daycare (including housekeepers, nannies, and preschool) expenses that can be tax sheltered through your FSA.
• An EAP that gives you access to legal services such as will, identity theft and more.
• An amazing employee training and continuing education system.
• Nationwide opportunities.
• Generous company contributions to 401k.
• Generous company ESOP allocation.
• Take-home Vehicle with allowance for personal use.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Working as part of a team as part of a coordinated effort.
• Direct take-off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate.
• Review all specifications and schedule/constraints to understand work requirements.
• Review and evaluate plans to develop work approach, schedule and identify risks or omissions.  Develop questions for clarification.
• Prepare assigned portions of the estimate including research of past production information.
• Solicit, and direct solicitation, of subs and suppliers for assigned portions of the estimate.
• Present assigned portion of estimate in the In-House Review and, if applicable, the Joint Venture Review. This includes scope overview, key considerations/risk, schedule and general approach.
• Prepare cost estimates for both hard-money and negotiated work, to include cost estimate preparation utilizing Estimating Software (currently HCSS), analyzing, and establishing means, methods, production rates, and schedules.
• Coordination with other Estimators and Consultants.
• Assist in preparation of sketches, illustrations, and models for use in estimate preparation and review.
• Close-Out (prepare self-performed vs. actual quoted price comparisons), or direct close-out of, assigned portions of the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• 5-7 years of construction experience or equivalent combinations of technical training and construction experience are required.
• Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must.
• Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses.
• Experience in Heavy Civil, Structures, Transit, or Transportation construction is preferred.
• Ideally will have worked as a Field Engineer on heavy/civil construction projects.
• Manage junior level estimators.
• Interest or experience in Transit, Civil or Structures estimating and construction is ideal.
• Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations.
• Travel is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary : $100 - $120