Civil Estimator - GROUP Contractors

General Description:

The Estimator is responsible for preparing complete, accurate estimates on large and complex projects

as required by client’s documents and provides complete conceptual and total bid price for different

contract types (i.e. lump sum, time & material, etc.…). Other responsibilities would include creating

initial construction and critical path schedules utilizing P6; managing proposal preparation and delivery;

efficient turnover of assembled product data to project management. GROUP’s principles of integrity

and professionalism must be applied during the entire preconstruction process.

To be successful in this position the candidate should have knowledge and experience estimating

civil/buildings construction.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates

• Prepares weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of estimates

• Visits project work sites, clarifies scope of work, and prepares cost estimates and proposals.

• Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid.

• Prepares project bid status report and ensures compliance with all specifications and contract &

bid invitations

• Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy

• Executes take-offs of construction documents

• Obtains pricing for material and bids from subcontractors

• Evaluates projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.

• Prepares cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor,

and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items

• Makes an estimate where predetermined standards are not available

• Informs immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or

computer database

• Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors,

government requirements, etc.

• Develops and implements strategies to self-perform and to outsource the various aspects of a

project to achieve the projects objectives of price, schedule and quality.

• Participates in weekly staff meetings.

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills

• Communication Proficiency

• Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills

• Time management – ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

• Interpretation of Construction Drawings

• Ethical Conduct

• Computer Literate

Work Environment:

The environment for this job varies – 90% of the job will be in a typical, professional office environment.

10% of the role consists of visiting jobsites to gain better scope of bid requirements.

Physical Demands:

Office Environment – Employee is regularly required to sit; use of hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach

with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk and must

be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 lbs.

Field/Jobsite Environment – Climbing, crawling, crouching, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure

to loud noises are to be expected on a jobsite environment. Exposure to extreme hot or cold outside

temperatures is possible.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time, salaried position. Days and hours of work are Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Occasional evening/weekend work or travel may be required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of field experience in Civil projects

• Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree preferred; will consider candidates with

equivalent knowledge through experience

• Accounting / Math Knowledge – ability to perform engineering calculations

• Experience estimating self-performed work activities and subcontracted work.

• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry (P6, Heavy Bid, Spectrum).

Industry Related Requirements:

• Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses

• Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram, fit test if

applicable)

• Must hold a valid Driver’s License to operate company equipment and/or vehicles

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial

harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by

reasonable accommodation