What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator - Underground Systems position at System One?
As a Construction Estimator for Underground Systems, you will prepare and coordinate complete Drainage/Waterline/Sanitary estimates related to transportation project pursuits across the work regions. You will be exposed to and challenged with a range of conventional and alternative contracting pursuits on multiple projects ranging from simple highway rehabilitation projects to some of the largest most complex mega-projects in the region.
Estimating Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
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Estimating Responsibilities
- Review proposals, specifications, and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, perform project site visits, etc. to determine scope of work and estimate requirements.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, determine least cost means and methods for construction, and complete full cost estimates for assigned work items including self-review of work.
- Review and compare estimated cost items to historical cost data.
- Review and compare construction means-and-methods options and incorporate least cost/best value solution(s).
- Coordinate with other estimators and operations managers to ensure estimates are complete and responsive to requirements.
- Collaborate with clients, design partners, vendors, and other project stakeholders to develop cost-effective solutions for traditional and alternative contracting pursuits.
- Analyze geotechnical reports to determine how ground conditions will impact operations and cost.
- Determine optimum pipe and structure material applications based on project constraints.
- Review and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Prepare CPM schedules for assigned estimates.
- Monitor client document changes (addenda) and advise the estimating team on changes.
- Compose, track, and manage clarification correspondence with the client.
- Prepare bid documents and pricing forms for submittal.
- Track job-cost data on awarded contracts and compare them to bid budgets.
- Support project operations on extra work change orders.
- Maintain records and working documents for estimating cost models, takeoff templates, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Prior experience in estimating/engineering roles on public and private construction projects is preferred.
- Leadership, effective communication, and strong interpersonal skills are requisite.
- Ability to estimate multiple projects at the same time with proven time management skills.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Strong work ethic to complete tasks accurately and on time.
- Solid attention to detail with the ability to solve problems.
- Knowledge of State DOTs preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, Excel, Word, and Bluebeam is preferred.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
- 5 years of related experience if not degreed in a related field of study.
- Minimum 3 years of estimating experience in storm sewer systems, culverts, sanitary sewer systems, and waterline installation is preferred.
- Experience with HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software preferred.
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