Estimator II
About The Position
The Estimator (Civil Construction) prepares cost estimates for roadway improvement projects for DOT and Public Works agency bid opportunities. Job responsibilities would also include estimating wet utility and concrete scopes as well a grading, structural excavation and backfill together with estimating asphalt projects on commercial and residential projects as well as building relationships for asphalt subcontracting opportunities. B2W Estimate software experience would be advantageous. They will also aid management in bidding strategeries as well as sourcing and developing Design-Build / CMAR bid opertunities.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or years of equivalent experience
- 5-7 years of required work experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or comparable experience and/or training.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment, including but not limited to respirators.
- Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
Nice To Haves
- B2W Estimate software experience
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Confer with engineers, architects, mgmt, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
- Review material and labor requirements, to decide whether it is more cost effective to produce or purchase components.
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
- Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
- Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
- Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
- Acts as a mentor to Estimator’s and Estimating Specialists, assisting them with questions regarding job specifications and the bidding process.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
- Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
