Estimator

The Estimator is responsible and accountable for analyzing bid requests, breaking down designs into individual components and calculating accurately the steps involved in the preparation, demolition, construction, installation, etc. of underground work, both wet and dry's, shotcrete etc., using the company's estimating methods and Heavy Bid program to calculate project costs and a recommended bid price. The Estimator works with the President on selected proposals, provides status updates on daily basis or as required by management, prepares, and submits bids, actively and assertively follows up on the bids with clients to improve our chances to secure projects, prepares Job Books and Field Books for projects indicating methods and materials that move into Job status and leads Job handoff meetings with turnover documents for all relevant project information to field supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads and understands the specifications, drawings, notes, etc. in the bid request. Visits the site.
• Discusses any issues that require clarification with the potential client.
• Obtains pricing information from vendors and subcontractors, if necessary, for inclusion in the bid.
• Takes off each project into individual components for the construction work.
• Uses the company's estimating methods and rates in the Heavy Bid program to accurately estimate job costs.
• Reviews the estimate and the bid package with President before bid date.
• Manages and balances workload to submit bids on time.
• Pro-actively follows up on the bid on a timely basis with customer contact and provides post-bid information, as required.
• Follows up with the potential clients on lost bids to determine the reason and reviews findings with the President.
• Conducts Job handoff meetings with the Operations Manager and Foremen to fully hand-off all relevant project information, including: Drawings, Submittals, Job Instructions, Bill of Materials, Project Schedule, Bid budget, billing information, customer information and any other information as needed.
• Provides on-going assistance when requested for the successful conclusion of the job.
• Completes weekly bid schedule reports and weekly dashboard reports.
• Be knowledgeable in word, excel, MS Project and Heavy Bid/Heavy Job estimating program.
  

Requirements

• College degree in field or professional certification
• 7 years experience in construction planning, estimating, takeoffs and costing.
• Knowledge in excavation, dry/wet utility underground work, concrete work

Benefits

• Full health benefits
• 401(k) with matching
• PTO
• Company Vehicle
• Competitive pay with bonus ($80,000-$140,000)

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree