Estimator

Centuri Group, Inc.•Centerville, UT

25d

About The Position

Join the leader in underground pipeline construction and get yourself a solid career with solid pay! Take a step on your path to career advancement; Join Us - we’ve got work for the next 100 years! Underground Estimators support our civil and natural gas construction operations by preparing complete and competitive underground utility construction estimates. Projects include new construction and replacement work and range from small to large size and complexity.What You'll Do Review proposals, specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate Analyze and incorporate historical data from past projects, subcontracts, productivity reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures to prepare accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for projects Review final estimate packages with manager/operations personnel prior to formal quotation, to ensure accuracy and completeness Follow awarded contracts, including estimating extra work items, change orders, credits; procurement of material, etc Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested Facilitate contract handoff to Operations; job cost tracking set-up, development of revenue recognition units and productivity analysis Other duties as requested by leadership

Requirements

Knowledge and experience in estimating natural gas, water, and other underground utility projects with strong financial and numerical analysis skills
Ability to use computer software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and computerized cost data and systems
Solid communication skills to prepare estimates, interact with customers, and support ops
Ability to negotiate key business strategies or significant agreements favorable to the Company, reconciling differences to arrive at acceptable solutions

Responsibilities

Review proposals, specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate
Analyze and incorporate historical data from past projects, subcontracts, productivity reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures to prepare accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for projects
Review final estimate packages with manager/operations personnel prior to formal quotation, to ensure accuracy and completeness
Follow awarded contracts, including estimating extra work items, change orders, credits; procurement of material, etc
Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures
Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested
Facilitate contract handoff to Operations; job cost tracking set-up, development of revenue recognition units and productivity analysis
Other duties as requested by leadership