What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Construction position at Walters-Morgan Construction, Inc.?
About Walters-Morgan Construction, Inc.:
Walters-Morgan Construction, Inc. is a general contractor headquartered in Manhattan, KS, with a history dating back to 1938. We specialize in the water and wastewater industry, providing construction services for the building and upgrading of water treatment plants primarily throughout Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.
Our projects include mechanical equipment installation and replacement, pumps, piping, clarifier equipment, bar screens, grit removal equipment, heavy civil and concrete construction, sitework, excavation, grading, and more.
Position Overview:
Walters-Morgan Construction, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to join our team in Manhattan, KS.
The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing construction drawings, calculating quantities, understanding construction phasing and sequencing, and developing accurate project estimates. This position works closely with our Estimating Team and requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, communication skills, and a solid understanding of construction means and methods.
Responsibilities:
- Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, section cuts, profiles, details, and contract documents.
- Develop accurate and informed estimates for assigned project packages.
- Calculate quantities and costs for concrete, underground pipe installation, mechanical equipment, sitework, and related construction activities.
- Identify, quantify, price, and sequence concrete forming systems, including hand-set forms, gang forms, round and square structures, foundations, walls, slabs, columns, sidewalks, elevated decks, and similar applications.
- Understand construction means, methods, phasing, and sequencing to develop realistic estimates and project schedules.
- Prepare questions and requests for clarification to ensure accurate estimates.
- Plan logical and sequential project schedules based on project requirements and construction activities.
- Communicate and collaborate closely with vendors, suppliers, clients, owners, safety managers, field personnel, project managers, and other project stakeholders.
- Interpret and communicate project requirements based on contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the estimating process.
- Represent Walters-Morgan Construction, Inc. in a professional manner.
- Work from the company's headquarters in Manhattan, KS.
- Attend pre-bid site visits as needed.
Qualifications:
- Experience not required by recommended in construction estimating, preferably within heavy civil, concrete, mechanical, water/wastewater, or related construction.
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Understanding of construction means, methods, phasing, and sequencing.
- Experience with quantity takeoffs and construction pricing.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
- Professional demeanor and strong commitment to quality.
Work Location:
Manhattan, Kansas
This position is based at the Walters-Morgan Construction, Inc. headquarters in Manhattan, KS, with pre-bid site visits required as needed.