What are the responsibilities and job description for the CIVIL ESTIMATOR position at Ultimate LLC?
Civil Estimator
Full job description
Description : Purpose :
Prepare cost estimates for civil projects to aid in bidding and determining the price of products and services. Civil Estimator plans, budgets, oversees, and documents all aspects of the estimating and bid process. Estimators will work closely with senior management to ensure that the estimate and bid align with company policies, processes, procedures, protocols, and budgets. Estimators might work independently or in a group setting.
Job Description
Responsible for the estimation of all costs of projects, including raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation.
Responsible for the collection, classification, and analysis of historical data.
May be required to read blueprints or architectural drawings to determine necessary resources for projects within budgetary constraints.
Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints.
Perform bid sheet preparation (Excel), solicit subcontractor proposals, and advertisements as needed, take-offs, and attend pre-bid walks.
Identify qualified subcontractors / suppliers.
Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications
Assist with timely completion of all client-required prequal packages
Review subcontractor proposals before contract issuance for complete work scopes.
Assist field personnel with estimating Change Orders, RFPs, and clarification of RFIs.
Assist with the preparation of budgets and buy-outs
Requirements : Requirements
Experience in the field (5 years preferred)
Estimating experience (2 years preferred)
Strong knowledge of civil engineering techniques
Ability to perform basic to advanced mathematics required for estimating
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and / or engineering design drawings
Ability to understand / interpret takeoffs and assemble pricing
Ability to learn and easily be trained on the Estimating Model
Experience in Excel and Word
Must have computer experience
Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug test
Some sites may require a TWIC card
Climbing multiple flights of stairs without assistance
Work Setting
Primarily indoors with environmental controls.
Some job walks on client sites may be required. These walks may be indoors or outdoors.
