Estimator

Baker's Construction Services, Inc.; Bluff City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction firm is seeking a Heavy Highway/Sitework Estimator in Bluff City, Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience and will be responsible for managing project estimations, developing schedules, and maintaining relationships with subcontractors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication skills are essential. This role involves multitasking and prioritizing various responsibilities to ensure accurate project costing and timely completion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy highway/sitework estimating.
• Strong management skills for executive decision making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or other scheduling and estimating systems.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications and drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Develop project schedules and budgets.
• Establish relationships with owners, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Grading

Excavation

Concrete

Bridges

Paving

Utilities

Water

Sewer

Storm

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling

Job description

We are currently seeking a HEAVY HIGHWAY/SITEWORK ESTIMATOR

Experienced in the following:

Grading, excavation, Concrete, Bridges, Paving, Utilities, Water, Sewer, Storm

5 Year Min Experience

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend Pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Strong Management Skills for Executive Decision Making.
• Develop quality take-offs for materials and work including earthwork.
• Develop project schedule and time budgeting.
• Solicit project specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate them for completeness and competitiveness.
• Develop options and recommend best value solution based on cost, engineering, quality or availability of materials.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and ethical practices with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Operations/Estimating and Project Managing DOT work and Site Work with awarded contracts and projects as required. May included estimating/pricing change orders and facilitating resolution of any contractual issues.
• Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
• Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance.
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts.
• Support other team members of the Estimating staff as required.
• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling and estimating related systems.
• Must be comfortable working in teams.
• Written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposals clarifications with owners and subcontractors.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.