Well established General Civil Construction company is seeking a full time candidate for the position of "EstimatorI". This is an junior level position and will report directly to management. This position will be responsible for all stages of the pre-construction process through bid close out. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the Heavy Construction industry, a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related experience. This is a fast paced environment and the ability to think on your feet will enable you to succeed. Candidates must have a company first attitude and be willing to work with all members of the team to get the job done.
Direct Responsibilities:
- Pre-construction takeoffs using on screen methods (Earthworks, AGTEK, Blue Beam, Etc.)
- Read and interpret bid documents (Solicitations, Specifications, Geo Reports, Analytical Data, Etc.)
- Prepare and submit invitations to bid for subcontractors and vendors and manage bid logs
- Attend job-walks when required
- Assist in managing subcontractor quotes and analyze their scope for accuracy and completeness
- Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients
- Maintain historical project cost and material price indices
- Assist with administrative duties including filing bond requests, updating material and labor databases inside estimating software, maintaining current equipment rates, etc.
- Review final estimate with Senior Estimator
Qualified candidates must possess:
- A can do, mission first attitude
- Ability to work with Adobe, MS Office, Blue Beam, Earthworks, AGTEK, B2W, HCSS, Word, and Excel.
- Working knowledge and the understanding of plans and specifications
- Effective written and verbal English communication skills
- The ability to think "outside the box"
- Be a self starter
- The desire to learn and grow
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person