ESTIMATOR

Windrose Staffing•Durham, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

MID to JR LEVEL HEAVY CIVIL ESTIMATOR Are you an experienced estimator searching for a new career opportunity in the Raleigh, NC, Area? Do you have the unique talent of conceptualizing a project from paper to finished project and love to dive into the nitty gritty of qualities, take-offs, and costs? If so, Windrose Staffing is seeking a talented Junior to Mid-level Estimator. Scope of projects includes Concrete, HHWY, Paving, Curb, and Gutter DOT. The company offers an excellent benefits package, a competitive base salary, a Safety-Priority culture, a Collaborative Work Environment, and Opportunities for Growth. As an Estimator, you are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, producing comprehensive estimates, developing bid strategies, managing contracts and subcontracts, providing cost and margin analysis, and understanding the complete build scope required to successfully bid and win a project. Location: Durham NC Company: Confidential Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of heavy civil estimating experience or field project engineer REQUIRED
Proficient in estimating, scheduling, and construction programs (IE HCSS, HeavyJob, MSProjects,P6, ViewPoint, ProCore)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and high attention to detail and accuracy needed
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related field Preferred but not Required
Prior field experience as Project Manager/Superintendent /or Project Engineer Preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for bid administration in preparing full estimates
Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction. Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
Prepares subcontractor bid packages to be included in bid proposals and communicates addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
Coordinates and interfaces with owners, architects, engineers, project managers and other project team members to resolve any technical matters during planning and development, negotiation, and contract execution
Attends Pre-bid meetings, site visits, pre-construction meetings
Performs all stages of an estimate, including project selection, estimate organization, take-off, pricing, review, and closeout
Assists project management with preconstruction planning, takes part in scheduling meeting and budget meetings when requested
Prepare, analyze and maintain accurate quantities and thorough take- off’s from plans and assists project management team when requested during project
Estimate time, materials and equipment required for job completion
Develops/utilizes, improves costings methods, and keeps current with estimating software