Project Estimator/Manager

Do you want to help make a difference in building America’s infrastructure?

Since 1953, Miller Pipeline has been a leader in building and maintaining America’s infrastructure as a premier underground pipeline construction and repair contractor. Our workforce is made up of highly trained and skilled employees totaling over 5,000 with office locations in over 23 states. While continually investing in gas infrastructure programs, Miller Pipeline’s revenues have continued to grow year over year. Do you want to learn more about what we do?

Thinking about joining our team and building a career here? There is no better time than now!

At Miller Pipeline you will gain:

• Growth opportunities for career advancement
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits
• A team-oriented atmosphere centered around our core values of Safety, Quality, Commitment, and Reputation
• On-the-job work and safety training
• Employee recognition programs, Employee Care Fund, and more

We are searching for a Project Estimator/Manager in Ocala, FL to estimate project costs, work with clients/owners, engineers, municipalities, and architects in preconstruction regarding value engineering, constructability, estimating and proposals. This role will focus on estimating with the intension of moving into a project management role in the near future.

Responsibilities:

Plans Review:

• Perform accurate, detailed material quantity takeoffs by scaling Engineering plans.
• Thoroughly review plans looking for any possible conflicts between utilities, or unspecified items (tie-ins, traffic control, testing, and unforeseen items in the bid quantities).
• Write detailed notes or notations on the plans that may be necessary to clearly state how a certain item was figured.

Price Quotes:

• Order and receive material quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate prices, and apply the lowest reasonable price quote to the corresponding bid item.
• Format takeoffs and prices onto proposal spreadsheet (includes subcontractors and assemblies).
• Compile plans, specs, notes, and proposal sheets for review and final bid pricing.

Submittals:

• Receive shop drawings and material submittals from all suppliers and subcontractors, review for accuracy.
• Assemble into complete packages and submit to the project engineer for approval.
• Notify suppliers and subcontractors of the project schedule. Order materials and fabrication of pre-cast structures after approval.

As-built drawings:

• Draw up separate scaled down “As-built” drawings for Water, Sewer, Storm, and Force Main (drawings to include pipe sizes, fittings, lot numbers, and street names).
• Record daily logs of work performed by crews on as-built drawings.
• Note changes and verify the need for change orders with the superintendent.
• Prepare Change Orders using proposal format.
• Assemble a foreman’s package including, Plans, As-builts, Proposal without prices, suppliers material lists, permits, Locate Ticket, and traffic plans (existing permits and traffic plans may need to be obtained from the prime contractor).

Billings:

• Coordinate monthly billings based on work performed (using as-built drawings).
• Give copies of supplier price lists to the Material Handler for comparison with actual invoices.

Ordering:

• Coordinate and schedule material orders, subcontractors, surveyors, soil testing labs, city inspectors with project Manager and superintendent.
• Order utility locates prior to starting work.
• Update project superintendent on all project issues.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• 1 year construction estimating experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
• Manage priorities and projects with competing deadlines.
• Excellent general computer skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent organization and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM (close the shop one night per week).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in science, construction management or business management from an accredited university.
• 1 year project management experience and/or training.
• AutoCAD drawing in 2D.

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