Summary:

Estimators are responsible for estimating and bidding construction and paving projects. They work directly with customers (owners) to ensure satisfaction throughout the estimating process.

Estimators creates and maintains relationships with owners, owner representatives, subcontractors, and vendors so that company is invited to bid and then to produce accurate bids that get the work and maintain an adequate and manageable backlog.

Estimator possesses assertiveness and knowledge commensurate with making recommendations regarding whether BCC bids certain jobs based on job requirements, safety risk analysis and financial stability of client.

Estimators must communicate and cooperate with people all levels, both internal and external to the Company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Estimate and/or bid on suitable construction and asphalt paving projects
Lead and present information in planning meetings
Participate in self-development activities
Develop relationships with suppliers, and customers, and other stakeholders
Maintain accurate reports and project mapping; understand contract designs and specifications
Understands or finds out how to best build specific heavy, civil and structural engineering projects
Reviews and understands safety policies and procedures as outlined in our safety manual and can apply that knowledge where applicable in the biding process.
Reads plans accurately, conceptualizes project, interprets and presents value added engineering
Identifies and initiates activities that will assist in building and cementing relationships with owners, owner representatives, subcontractors, and vendor.
Build a preliminary project schedule

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Concern for Safety and Environment (CSE) - Intermediate
Customer Service Orientation (CSO) - Advanced
Initiative (IN) - Advanced
Integrity (IT) - Intermediate
Quality Focused (QF) - Intermediate
Teamwork and Communication (TC) - Advanced

Leadership Competencies:

Leading and Developing Others - Intermediate

Job Competencies:

Work Methods and Procedures:

Knowledge of Heavy Civil, Industrial and Highway Construction.
DOT designs, regulations, and specifications
Developing, organizing, estimating and bidding
Budgeting for all job costs
Determining appropriate construction methods
Plan reading, interpretation, and communication
Problem solving
Contract negotiation
Low-cost- best-value calculations

Tools and Equipment:

Computers, Software – Advanced Level (CAD, GPS software, planning, estimating, scheduling software). MS Office.

Planning and Scheduling:

Have knowledge of critical path scheduling.

Barriere Systems, Processes, Policies, and Procedures:

Advanced familiarity with business systems, work processes, Company policies and procedures
Staff development, including recruiting, developing, and training
Workforce planning and allocation
Quality control standards.

Technical Communication:

Pre-construction, inspection, and site visit communication
Post-project analysis

Organizational Awareness:

Demonstrate understanding of the integrated nature of jobs for successful projects
Communicate and understand the Company culture and methods.

Business Development:

Establish relationships with customers to gain repeat business
Maintain awareness of area and industry trends, and organizations; identify new business opportunities

Accountability and Decision-Making:

Directly responsible for estimating projects.
Estimate, bid and lead handoff to Project Management.
Invoice approval on all project costs.

Business Results/Measures:

Safety
Quality
Productivity/Profitability
People
Equipment
Other

Entry Expectations:

Work Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an Estimator in the Heavy Civil Construction industry.
Strong preference for a candidate with 5-7 years of experience estimating DOT, municipal roadway, site development, earthwork, drainage, and infrastructure projects.
Experience with public bid lettings, quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, subcontractor procurement, and estimating software is highly desirable.

Education / Training:

BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.

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