American Road Markings, an InfraStripe Company

American Road Markings, LLC, an InfraStripe company, is your #1 resource for pavement markings and parking lot maintenance since 2003. We specialize in thermoplastics, traffic paint, and signage created in our on-site shop. We are approved and licensed in every level of government work from federal to municipal and all military facilities. Our senior crew leaders have more than 30 years in the industry and mentor our crew members to mimic their leadership.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Estimator will be responsible for maintaining the contract operations revenue budget and selling services in the Pavement Markings, Traffic Control, and Barrier Wall departments.

BENEFITS

This position offers the following benefits, which new employees are eligible for on the first day of the month after their first thirty days of employment:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k (with matching option)
• PTO and company holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop initial amounts for labor, materials, and cost estimates in response to the bidding process.
• Acts as a resource for project management by providing cost information and developing cost estimates for changes in the work, during different phases of the project. Reviews budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required. Seeks corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures.
• Analyze blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepares estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Prepare inspection report of job site.
• Submit estimates on schedule to contractors.
• Coordinate work and workflow in all departments.
• Point of contact for the PM/TC department’s work schedule.
• Forecasting
• Estimator of services based on State and Local letting.
• Cost Budgeting
• EEO Officer
• Pavement Marking Inventory Management
• Distribute material certifications for state and local projects.
• Negotiate vendor pricing.
• Department of Transportation point of contact. Include but is not limited to GPS Tracking, IFTA reporting, Fuel Management.
• Build and maintain customer and vendor relations.
• Forecasting
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office-Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience with HCSS Estimating program preferred.
• Experience in the traffic and pavement marking industry preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position will be based in Norfolk, VA. Local travel may be required.

• Noise level of the work environment is usually moderate/loud.
• Regularly required to stand/walk; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Virginia Employees: Infrastripe is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.