Barrett Mid-West Central ┃ Estimator II Middletown, OH 1

Barrett Industries; Franklin (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Paving Materials Inc is seeking an Estimator II to prepare bid estimates, develop proposals, and manage costs across construction projects. You will coordinate with engineers, owners, and subcontractors to ensure accurate estimates and timely bid packages.

The role requires a BS in civil engineering or construction management, 5+ years of estimator experience, and familiarity with highway project bids over $20M. Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in civil engineering/construction management or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years progressive experience as an estimator/project manager.
• Experience with complete scope highway projects over $20M in contract value.
• Knowledge of OHSA regulations and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of projects or services, tracking actual costs as the project develops.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on project plans, changes and adjustments to project estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing and scheduling work.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Develop construction means and methods, appropriate equipment, material use and application, crew sizing, and crew build-up.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction operations to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Develop estimates from various bid documents including bonding, insurance, indemnification, and damage clauses.
• Attend pre-bid and job site meetings.
• Negotiate project construction time and penalty clauses.
• Develop customer relationships to enhance bid opportunities.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing publications.
• Track and report real time cost data and schedules relative to bid proposals as the project develops.
• Ensure adherence to local union CBA’s and prevailing wage guidelines per bid requirements.
• Conduct and/or attend pre-construction, progress and other project activities and staff meetings.
• Maintain liaison with Safety, Purchasing, QA, Engineering, Site Management, HR and IT departments.
• Review constructability/production analysis of bid documents and site conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

HCSS HeavyBid (tool)

Education

BS degree in civil engineering/construction management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Barrett Paving Materials Inc is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at www.barrettpaving.com.

Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Job Summary

The Estimator II position is responsible for preparing bid estimates for projects, proposal development and management of company construction projects, preparing complete bid packages and proposals, RFQ’s, RFP’s in accordance with the job requirements. The position is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining job costs including purchasing and project schedules. May specialize in a particular service or project depending on the type of project or service to be provided i.e. Construction, Cost, Design, Electrical, Project Manager, Production etc.

Main Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of projects or services, tracking actual costs as the project develops.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on project plans, changes and adjustments to project estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Develop construction means and methods, appropriate equipment, material use and application, crew sizing, and crew build-up.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction operations to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Develop estimates from various types of bid documents and their key components including components such as bonding, insurance, indemnification, and damage clauses.
• Attend pre-bid and job site meetings.

Main Responsibilities Continued

• Negotiate project construction time and penalty clauses.
• Develop customer relationships to enhance bid opportunities.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.
• Track and report real time cost data tracking actual cost costs, schedules relative to bid proposals as the project develops.
• Ensures that any applicable local union CBA’s and/or federal/state prevailing wage rates guidelines are considered, monitored, implemented and maintained per project bid requirements.
• Conducts and/or attends pre-construction, progress and other project/activities as well as any staff meetings.
• Maintains liaison with other departments including but not limited to Safety, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering, Regional/Local Site Management, HR and IT on matters of significance.
• Reviews constructability/production analysis of bid documents, including specifications, site conditions, contracts and building codes.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work well independently and also as participate as a functioning contributing member of bid and project teams as assigned.
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• The ability to respond quickly and effectively to ever-changing situations.
• Exhibit strong business acumen, skills and maturity and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Highly developed organizational and planning skills, time management skills and written/ oral communications skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work on multiple tasks and estimate multiple projects.
• Knowledge of applicable union jurisdiction and labor agreements related to projects covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Education And Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily
• BS degree in civil engineering/construction management or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years progressive experience as an estimator/project manager
• Experience with complete scope highway projects over $20M in contract value.
• General knowledge and understanding of various safety and codes and compliance including OHSA regulations and corresponding state and local codes and statues.
• Knowledge of local and state prevailing wage rate guidelines as it relates to bids and proposals.
• Knowledge of negotiated, lump sum, and unit price hard bids
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid software preferred.

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