Construction Estimator

Colas USA; North Pole (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled estimator to join their team in Alaska. This role involves interpreting plans and specifications to prepare accurate bids and quotes, ensuring timely submissions while adhering to the highest standards of safety and ethics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating, with a focus on highway paving and bridge construction. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment that values teamwork and innovation. Join a company committed to excellence in the construction industry and make a significant impact on exciting projects.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Outstanding Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Professional Education

Extensive Training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estimating construction projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project estimating software.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project-cost summaries and related contracts.
• Communicate with subcontractors to obtain quotes.
• Review and analyze completed projects for cost discrepancies.

Skills

Estimating Construction

Project Management

Communication Skills

Market Analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office Programs

HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob

AGTEK

Bluebeam

JD Edwards

Job description

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Exclusive Paving is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. At Exclusive Paving, our unique combination of local leadership and teamwork has proven to be a powerful tool with which to do business. By providing unparalleled customer satisfaction, superior service, and the highest quality products, Exclusive Paving remains committed to achieving the ultimate goal of being a leader in the construction industry. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

Reads and interprets plans, proposals, specifications, and other documentation to prepare bids and quotes; secures bid bonds, coordinates contract, bonds, insurance, subcontracts, and assists in budgeting and project management.

Main Responsibilities

• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Order, read, and interpret plans and proposals; review preliminary drawings and specifications
• Prepare project-cost summaries, standard estimating forms (bids), and related contracts for submission; ensure bids are prepared, reviewed, and submitted in a timely manner
• Assist project engineers, project managers, and other estimators with estimating practices
• Direct or participate in job conforming, job handoff, and job recap meetings
• Ensure that construction estimating best practices are followed in the preparation of cost estimates, bids, and quotes
• Perform material quantity take-offs and audit take-offs performed by others
• Research the jobs in the field prior to finalizing the estimates
• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain necessary quotes
• Participate in bid review meetings with project owner and/or owner’s representatives
• Develop preliminary project schedules and identify critical phases
• Present completed estimates to senior management and project owners
• Follow-up with project owners on submitted bids and report bid results to management
• Review and analyze completed projects to compare estimated to actual costs; identify discrepancies and recommend future improvements
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
• Maintain data in bid software and related programs to ensure accuracy of estimates and export of budgets
• Perform market analysis tasks, including tracking volumes and backlogs of main competitors
• Coordinate with other regions as needed related to bid processes
• Assist in standardization of bidding and estimating processes
• Perform other duties and complete projects as assigned

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving history
• 5+ years of progressive experience estimating construction, highway paving, bridge construction, utility, and similar projects required; background in heavy highway, municipal, and/or commercial construction preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.), project estimating/bidding software, project scheduling software, and construction accounting software; experience with HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob software, AGTEK, Bluebeam, and JD Edwards a plus
• Ability to mentor and lead others
• Ability to communicate professionally in oral and written formats, and build and maintain effective working relationships with others at all levels
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical diagrams, financial data, and related documentation

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
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Nearest Major Market: Alaska
Nearest Secondary Market: Fairbanks