Construction Estimator

Asplundh Careers; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction services is seeking a Construction Estimator to provide accurate estimating and planning services. The role involves working with various stakeholders, preparing bids, and ensuring thorough communication. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong customer service skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Profit Sharing/401K

Company-provided life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3 years construction/electrical estimating experience required.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction estimates for traffic signals and street lighting.
• Communicate with internal teams and customers effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Tools

Bid2Win

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Construction Estimator

This position is responsible for providing accurate full-service estimating and planning services to our customers. This position includes working with State DOTs, municipalities, private contractors and work initiated by internal stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Exempt

Mon. – Thurs. (Hybrid) 10 hrs. daily - Fridays as needed.

Pay: $50,000 - $75,000 Annually – Based on experience

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with day one eligibility
• Profit Sharing/ 401K
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options
• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
• Long-term disability
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Various employee discount programs and resources

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Apply design and construction knowledge in the preparation of construction estimates for installation, replacement, and upgrading of traffic signals, street lighting, roadway signage and sign structures, guardrail and other DOT related items.
• Analyze construction challenges, using customer-provided and stand-alone tools, and offer effective and efficient resolutions promptly while working on multiple projects.
• Communicate well with all internal team members, government representatives and private customers.
• Interface with customers and perform pre-bid site visits needed to gather critical information/data.
• Use construction estimating software, Bid2Win, Computer Aided Design (CAD) software including AutoCAD, GIS-based drafting tools, and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years construction/electrical or related estimating experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Focus on ensuring that we provide thorough and accurate bids.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional extra hours to support clients and deadlines, including weekends.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and construction spec. requirements.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• A valid driver’s license is required.

Travel Requirements:

• Weekly travel within the state. Company vehicle provided. Some overnight stays may be required.
• Some out of state travel required during the training process.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, crawling, climbing on/off the truck, climbing poles, gripping, climbing ladders, balancing.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): standing, sitting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, reading, hearing-speech range

Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.