About the Position:

We are seeking an estimator with 5 years of experience or someone with experience building work looking to transition into the office. An estimator, personally or through collaboration, estimates utility, heavy civil waste and/or water treatment projects from inception to completion of each assigned project to achieve overall company objectives to maximize likelihood of success and insure profitability. The estimator will develop new business opportunities relative to existing clients. Must have direct knowledge and experience in concrete and/or underground utility installation. Must have 5 years direct experience in a hard-bid construction environment.

Responsibilities:

While other duties may be assigned, the essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Reads and understands the controlling project specifications.
• Attends pre-bid meetings and other meetings, as necessary.
• Prepares pre-qualification documentation.
• Reviews and performs quantity takeoff from the project drawings.
• Solicits and supports subcontractors interested in performing work on the project.
• Solicits and verifies product vendors proposing to supply products to be incorporated into the project.
• Develops material cost information for specific project types.
• Coordinates bids and obtains and analyzes bids on projects from subcontractors and vendors.
• Visits the site of the project to understand specific requirements for the project.
• Coordinates and documents specific onsite investigations (i.e. test holes).
• Applies industry and company production rates to the various tasks required by the project.
• Identifies specific equipment and labor requirements.
• Prepares accurate pricing of estimates, including labor, material and subcontract items.

Qualifications:

• 5 years experience estimating in hard bid construction environment or field experience in heavy civil construction. Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and/or construction related field preferred.
• The ability to work under general supervision and exercise the necessary discretion and independent judgment to accomplish the specialized and technical aspects of the position, but also to work directly with the estimating team to complete thorough reviews.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically needed for competent performance include but are not limited to the following:
• Experience and proficiency (intermediate to expert level) in the use of PC with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience using various forms of estimating software programs.
• Experience using HCSS is preferred; however, other software may be acceptable such as, Hard Dollar, SharpeSoft, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Successful candidate must meet all conditions of COP's Drug and Alcohol testing requirements as a condition of employment. Drug/alcohol screening is administered post-offer and pre-employment.

COP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. COP Construction LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), both the analysis of work and the position description must focus on essential functions and what are actually required and not the ways they are currently or customarily performed. “The term essential function means the fundamental job duties of the employment position the individual with a disability holds or desires.” (Reference 29 CFR §1630.2(n)(1).) The physical demands for this position is as follows: stretching, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; reaching, handling, talking, hearing; seeing; or other demands.

COP participates in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• HeavyBid: 2 years (Preferred)
• Construction Estimating: 2 years (Required)
• Heavy Civil Construction: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location