What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator, Skippack position at The H&K Group?
Estimator Role at The H&K Group
We are seeking an experienced Estimator to support public and private projects throughout central Eastern Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a team player, and a creative problem solver.
About the Job
- The Estimator plans, directs, and coordinates project activities to ensure goals of project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Responsibilities
- Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
- Solicits and maintains positive relationships with potential and current clients
- Analyzes plans and specifications on various projects to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
- Prepares and submits a quality estimate within the time provided
- Solicits bids and negotiates contracts with subcontractors
- Prepares "New Job Folder Set Up" information
- Evaluates and prepares pricing for change orders
- Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule, within prescribed budget, and provides advice to solve problems
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
- Five years of experience in Heavy Civil Construction relevant to this region
- Driver's license and clean driving record
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Proficient computer skills including internet and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and specialized project software
- Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
- Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or relevant field from an accredited four-year college or university
- Ten years of experience in Heavy Civil Construction relevant to this region
- Certified PE
- OSHA and/or other applicable safety certifications and training
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to:
- Sit
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Talk or hear
- Occasionally required to:
- Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
- Reach with hands and arms
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Specific vision abilities:
- Close
- Color
- Ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
- Regularly required to drive
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
- Noise level is usually moderate
- Regularly exceeds 40 hours/week
