Estimator (Heavy Civil)
About The Position
Technical / Specialty Area Accurately prepares estimates. Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope. Determines required contents of estimates and evaluates historical data in order to project unit and man hour figures. Completes projects on time, in accordance to business and company standards, policies, and procedures. Establishes and coordinates completion dates and technical specifications in estimates for project teams. Specifically: calculates complete takeoff for scope of work using computer aided system; estimates manpower, equipment, and material needs; coordinates with field personnel to schedule work; and continually evaluates progress and results. Coordinates job set up by preparing breakdowns, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other required documents on procured projects. Reviews plans and field changes. Prepares change orders, as required. Partners with Project Managers and Superintendents on problem resolution, implementing ongoing efficiencies, and improving ways of accomplishing project goals. Recommends and incorporates changes in procedures, objectives, or best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials. Completes internal administrative organization and documentation, including project logs, files, records and reports pertaining to Estimating function. May include bids, cost estimates, state and federal regulations and codes. Contributes to written and up-to-date estimating guidelines, manuals, and policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Accurately prepares estimates.
- Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope.
- Determines required contents of estimates and evaluates historical data in order to project unit and man hour figures.
- Completes projects on time, in accordance to business and company standards, policies, and procedures.
- Establishes and coordinates completion dates and technical specifications in estimates for project teams.
- Calculates complete takeoff for scope of work using computer aided system
- Estimates manpower, equipment, and material needs
- Coordinates with field personnel to schedule work
- Continually evaluates progress and results.
- Coordinates job set up by preparing breakdowns, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other required documents on procured projects.
- Reviews plans and field changes.
- Prepares change orders, as required.
- Partners with Project Managers and Superintendents on problem resolution, implementing ongoing efficiencies, and improving ways of accomplishing project goals.
- Recommends and incorporates changes in procedures, objectives, or best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials.
- Completes internal administrative organization and documentation, including project logs, files, records and reports pertaining to Estimating function.
- Contributes to written and up-to-date estimating guidelines, manuals, and policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
