JOB TITLE: Estimator
REPORTS TO: Chief Estimator
JOB SUMMARY: An Estimator will be responsible for the preparation complex civil construction project bids encompassing a variety of different construction fields primarily including highways, City/Town/Village streets, utility construction, site work, or water/wastewater treatment. An Estimator will be critical in the pre-construction phase ensuring accurate takeoffs, accurate cost estimation, and ensuring compliance with various federal, state, and local program compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Thoroughly analyze bid documents to accurately prepare estimates and quotes up to $25 million in a timely manner using B2W Estimate, as assigned by the Chief Estimator.
- Prepare accurate takeoffs using Planswift/Insite to ensure accurate bid quantities and material lists.
- Solicit quotes from and communicate with subcontractors and suppliers with accurate and sufficient documentation to complete good faith effort packages.
- Participate in site visits and attend pre-bid meetings.
- Communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and government entities to ensure competitiveness and completeness of scope.
- Prepare preliminary schedules to determine fitness of projects with company backlog.
- Lead bid reviews with Chief Estimator and Senior Management.
- Lead handoff meetings and attend post-project reviews with project managers.
- Complete GFE packages for full and partial waivers.
- Participate in the buyout process with Project Managers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree.
- 5 years of Heavy-Highway/Civil construction estimating experience with a solid understanding of standard construction practices and procedures.
- Proficient in the B2W Suite of software/Planswift/Insite/MS Office.