Estimator (Alternative Delivery)

Griffith Company•Brea, CA

1d•$80,000 - $150,000

About The Position

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds. We are looking for an experienced estimator to join our Alternative Delivery team. Our Alternative Delivery team oversees Griffith Company's successful bid and execution of alternative delivery projects such as Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) and Progressive Design Build. This position is responsible for the development of accurate and timely estimates for both private and public works projects.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of estimating for heavy civil projects (e.g. highway, rail, underground, paving, materials manufacturing, bridge and airport infrastructure)
Proficient in understanding staging/phasing and project scope.
Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
Must have high attention to detail.
Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills
Develop a thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required.
Must master Bid2Win Estimating software.
Must master Blue Beam, Agtek, and Sketch up.
Must master the process of reading plans and specifications
Must master the process of doing takeoffs.
Must have an understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead
Must master Primavera P6, SureTrak, MS Project
Must be familiar with Contract Accounting
Must have an understanding of critical path and track delays.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Other requirements may apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience estimating alternative delivery projects is a plus.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Responsibilities

Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of work.
Attend pre-bid meetings.
Oversee the good faith effort process and communicate the DBE requirements to the estimating team.
Coordinate bid preparation requirements with the Contract Administrator.
Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required, and report findings to Chief Estimator and Division Manager.
Track work history.
Coordinate pre-bid RFI’s prior to specification cutoff date.
Prepare estimates by calculating complete take off of scope of work.
Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figures.
Monitor post bid submission dates towards contract procurement
Ensure proper project handoff if project is taken over by another PM/Team.
Coordinate scope of work with other Griffith Division and subcontractors.
Interface with Owner and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
Draft subcontract agreements and coordinate subcontract and purchase order administration.
Prepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and assist in preliminary project schedules.
Follow awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc.
Mentor and manage Junior Estimators and Interns as assigned.
Take an active role in managing Owner relations/business development.
Other duties as assigned.