What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at The Wesson Group?
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Estimator
The Wesson Group, LLC is growing and seeking a motivated individual to join our close-knit team. With over four decades of experience, our team delivers heavy civil and renewable energy design-build excellence. We specialize in sustainable solutions for wind, solar, marine, infrastructure, heavy civil, and transportation. Headquartered in Johnstown, NY, our work ranges throughout Western, Central, and Northern NY. Our unwavering commitment to safety, excellence, transparency, and stakeholder collaboration positions people at the heart of everything we do.
At The Wesson Group, you’re more than just a number - you’re part of a team that puts safety and family first. We take pride in our work and support each other with respect and professionalism. In the field, you work with colleagues who take pride in the project. You will work in a respectful environment with top-tier experienced professionals dedicated to superior quality. Across the board - whether you are a veteran, a mid-career professional or just starting out, the Wesson Group offers a place to grow and excel.
We currently are looking for an Estimator with a background in heavy and highway construction and Renewable Energy markets to join our family of dedicated and hard-working professionals.
Roles And Responsibilities
Estimator
The Wesson Group, LLC is growing and seeking a motivated individual to join our close-knit team. With over four decades of experience, our team delivers heavy civil and renewable energy design-build excellence. We specialize in sustainable solutions for wind, solar, marine, infrastructure, heavy civil, and transportation. Headquartered in Johnstown, NY, our work ranges throughout Western, Central, and Northern NY. Our unwavering commitment to safety, excellence, transparency, and stakeholder collaboration positions people at the heart of everything we do.
At The Wesson Group, you’re more than just a number - you’re part of a team that puts safety and family first. We take pride in our work and support each other with respect and professionalism. In the field, you work with colleagues who take pride in the project. You will work in a respectful environment with top-tier experienced professionals dedicated to superior quality. Across the board - whether you are a veteran, a mid-career professional or just starting out, the Wesson Group offers a place to grow and excel.
We currently are looking for an Estimator with a background in heavy and highway construction and Renewable Energy markets to join our family of dedicated and hard-working professionals.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate full estimating services on heavy-civil and heavy-highway construction projects ranging from $1M to $20M
- Review Customer contracts to ensure proper scope and terms.
- Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
- Evaluate alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid
- Manage and monitor costs for work while maintain or improving target margins
- Research upcoming projects and aid in developing customer base
- Attend potential bid meetings and required site visits
- Present estimate and participate in executive bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Review “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
- Ensure individual development and that The Wesson Group’s quality standards are met and standard operating procedures are followed
- Bid and pre-construction scoping
- Solicit and coordinate subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure full coverage on all scopes of work.
- Prepare preliminary pre-bid schedules
- Work with PM and other required staff to prepare statements of qualifications
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Contractors, Engineers, and suppliers to prepare accurate estimates
- Draft proposals that outline the project requirements
- Work with estimating staff to acquire competitive and successful bids
- Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at budget transfer and pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction.
- Maintain subscriptions for project search databases and monitor databases for opportunities.
- Maintain a positive, can-do attitude, approaches challenges with practical solutions, and enjoys working as part of a team.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting rigorous deadlines
- Show resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering, with 3–5 years of experience in highway, utility infrastructure, and/or renewable energy projects preferred.
- Three positive references from whom you’ve worked in the last 3-5 years.
- OSHA 30 Certificate and related training required
- Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and/or AGTEK preferred.
- Salary range: $95,000-$115,000
- Position eligible for Company Performance Bonuses
- Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision, and Dental package
- Supplemental 401(k) with company match
- Company paid Supplemental Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan Repayment Plan or Tuition Assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000