Full Job Description

• . Review and compile data to ensure quality and timely estimates.
• Manage the project from estimating to completion.
• · Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
• · Seek out alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
• · Determine, review and validate “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• · Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.
• · Analyze and evaluate bidding risks, strategies and present estimate for bid reviews with senior management for final review.
• · Communicate estimate information to project manager, project superintendent, and foremen to ensure understanding of project scope and critical means and methods of construction for budget compliance.
• · Provide ongoing assistance during the construction phase of successful low bids as necessary, including estimate or means and methods interpretation.
• · Maintain healthy business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.

Knowledge, Skills and Strengths:

• · Knowledge of construction grading and paving practices including production rates, contractual documents, plans, specifications and soils reports, etc.
• · Ability to work within and comply with proposal/bidding time constraints/deadlines, individually and in a team environment.
• · Previous experience with estimating software, HCSS is preferred (Bid2Win, Hard Dollar, etc.)
• · Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• · Ability to produce and maintain a project schedule using Primavera, SureTrak, Microsoft Scheduler or other software.
• · Previous experience with AGTEK, and AutoCAD software is a plus.
• · Solid leadership, supervisory, communication, decision making and organizational skills.
• · Thrives in fast paced, fun, competitive work environment.
• · Attention to detail while productively meeting goals is a must.

Education/Work Experience:

• · Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or demonstrated project management/estimating work history and related experience in lieu of degree.
• · Minimum 3-5 years construction field support/management experience.
• · Minimum 2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, or similar experience.

Qualifications

• Work experience as an Estimator, and sales or similar role
• Proficient in modern computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with office gadgets and applications (e.g. e-calendars and copy machines)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Be able to work well with others.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to communicate with personnel of all levels, both internally and externally. Exhibit phone etiquette
• General understanding of construction industry and transportation operations
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, sometimes demanding environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance