Sitework Estimator

Brightline Construction•Bensalem, PA

About The Position

Brightline Construction is currently searching for a site work estimator to join our team. To be considered we would like to see at least 3+ years of experience performing take-offs and estimating of earthwork, grading, paving, utilities, and site concrete on public sector projects. Primary duties will include performing blueprint takeoffs, estimating, writing proposals, bid review, attending pre-construction meetings, buying out materials, preparing job cost summaries, processing change orders, and client development. You will also interact closely with the project management staff to maximize project profitability. Job Description Experienced Construction Estimator for Earthwork & Grading Projects: o Responsible for onscreen digitizing, take offs and bid preparation for commercial projects. o Prepare construction budgets based on plans, onscreen takeoffs, and project specifications for each elevation. o Will research material pricing, obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials, negotiate pricing, requesting and maintaining vendor estimates and building/continuing vendor relationships. o Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; set priorities o Prepare construction budget updating specifications; identify and project costs o Evaluate offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements o Maintain quality service by following organization standards

Requirements

3+ years of prior knowledge around agtek, bid2win, Filed Ease, foundation, sheeting, shoring, backfill, dirt, asphalt, concrete, DOT, and excavation
Communicate effectively on a daily basis with manufacturers’ reps, vendors, subcontractors, and fellow employees
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of formulas
Solid communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

performing blueprint takeoffs
estimating
writing proposals
bid review
attending pre-construction meetings
buying out materials
preparing job cost summaries
processing change orders
client development
onscreen digitizing
take offs and bid preparation for commercial projects
Prepare construction budgets based on plans, onscreen takeoffs, and project specifications for each elevation
research material pricing
obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials
negotiate pricing
requesting and maintaining vendor estimates and building/continuing vendor relationships
Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; set priorities
Prepare construction budget updating specifications; identify and project costs
Evaluate offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements
Maintain quality service by following organization standards