Civil Estimator

Baker Construction•Knoxville, TN

7d•Remote

About The Position

Baker Water is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Civil Estimator to play a key role in the successful planning and execution of our wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), water reclamation facilities, and comprehensive treatment systems, with a significant emphasis on leveraging self-perform capabilities. In this position, you will be responsible for developing accurate cost, labor, and schedule estimates while collaborating with internal teams and clients to support business growth. Preferred work locations are Cincinnati, OH, Knoxville, TN, Louisville, KY, and Gainesville, FL, but the position is eligible for remote or hybrid work within the Eastern/Midwest US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 5 years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Estimating software (such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Good listening skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to calculate area and volume
Must be able to interface with clients and co-workers
Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to factor safety and OSHA requirements into estimates

Responsibilities

Identifies and quantifies construction elements
Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing
Provides initial data for entry into Commence software
Provides Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements
Sends new contracts for “Corporate” review
Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors/suppliers in order to assess vendor/supplier capabilities for specific project
Analyzes and scopes vendors/suppliers to determine best value and project continuity
Based on analysis, proactively works to persuade vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing
Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements
Creates baseline job duration
Determines what special equipment might be job specific
Applies best value vendors/subs to estimate
Identifies to whom we are bidding and prepares bid form, bid proposal letter and/or qualifications
Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability
Ensures “Standard Conditions” are included in every proposal
Includes proposal language that allows for reductions of 50% when job is 50% complete; also attempts to get language that allows for final retentions when 60 days of completion of Baker work
Packages and sends proposal on time; reviews with Operations for productivity/manpower, etc.
Follows up with client personally to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles in closing the deal
Develops client relationship for current and future jobs
Collects data on lost jobs to monitor competition and market
Provides info to Marketing for commence update after bid
Tracks project until awarded
Contacts Chief Estimator/Estimating Manager when award is made
Sets-up transition meeting for Project Manager
Copies pricing, quotes, pertinent proposal information for Project Manager
Prepares rough schedule for job duration including cash flow and man-hour requirements
Sets meeting time for Project Manager and Project Manager’s invitees
Conveys understanding of low-qualified vendors/subs and commitments to subs and General Contractor’s
Provides overview of job and proposal to Project Manager and operations support
Communicates General Contractor’s/owner’s schedule and needs with field supervision
Reviews potential operations alternatives
Prices changes within necessary timeframe
Assists project team in receiving approval within 60 days of submittals