What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Resource Group position at F.A. Wilhelm Construction?
F.A. Wilhelm Construction – Estimator
Empowering People to Build What Matters — that is our mission and our legacy.
Our nearly 100 years of building the communities in which we live, work, and play started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by fostering Meaningful Partnerships, making a Positive Community Impact, operating with Safety Always, and encouraging a Learn–Do–Share mentality.
F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.
We are looking for the right person to join our team as an Estimator. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!
Responsibilities
An Estimator in our Resource Group prepares budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects to be built for our lifelong clients.
Essential Functions
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements
Empowering People to Build What Matters — that is our mission and our legacy.
Our nearly 100 years of building the communities in which we live, work, and play started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by fostering Meaningful Partnerships, making a Positive Community Impact, operating with Safety Always, and encouraging a Learn–Do–Share mentality.
F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.
We are looking for the right person to join our team as an Estimator. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!
Responsibilities
An Estimator in our Resource Group prepares budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects to be built for our lifelong clients.
Essential Functions
- Must be able to effectively manage multiple estimates and proposals concurrently
- Perform accurate and thorough quantity take-offs
- Properly evaluate drawings, specs, and other bid documents for all involved scope
- Conduct site visits, pre-bid meetings, and perform detailed scope evaluations for all trade work
- Use multiple software systems and web applications for estimating and bid letting
- Collects bids and evaluate for complete and comparable pricing
- Write up project scope narratives in proposal format that is easily understood
- Review bids with others for thoroughness and participate in project hand-off meetings
- Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to ensure completion of all duties and tasks
- Represents the Company, at all times, with professionalism and a commitment to quality
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements
- Bluebeam (or similar) PDF viewer/takeoff software
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- HCSS HeavyBid (or similar) estimating software
- Agtek (or similar) earthwork takeoff software
- Primavera P6 (or similar) scheduling software
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years engineering, estimating, or similar experience with mass earthwork, underground utilities, water/wastewater treatment plants, or exposed piping.
- PE license or the ability to obtain one is a plus.
- A competitive compensation package.
- A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.
- Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.
- Discretionary yearly bonus program.
- A generous PTO bank.