Estimator

Blythe Construction

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Policy

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Parental Leave

Maternity Leave

Employee/Family Assistance Program (EP

Dental Insurance

Short Term Disability

Term Life Insurance

Accident, Legal, Hospital, CriticalIll

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Stock Purchase Opportunities

Discount Partnerships

Gym/Fitness Incentives

Job summary

Blythe Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare and review estimate packages for roadway and asphalt paving projects. You will read plans, solicit subcontractor quotes, and perform cost analysis to produce competitive bids.

The role requires 5+ years of estimating experience in asphalt paving or roadway construction, a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, and proven ability to interpret blueprints and specifications. Office-based with site visits as needed.

Qualifications

Requires 5+ years of experience bidding asphalt paving and/or roadway construction projects.
Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
Experience working for a General Contractor bidding on Department of Transportation or roadway projects between $1M and $25M.

Responsibilities

Read/review plans, proposals, specifications, RFPs, and other project documents to develop estimate/bid packages.
Solicit estimates from subcontractors and vendors to prepare estimate packages.
Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating as requested by management.
Review labor, equipment, and material costs for estimate preparation.
Prepare accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings for Asphalt Paving and Roadway/Site Development.
Produce detailed final contract estimates for paving and roadway projects.
Assess project exposures and reflect costs in the estimate; identify construction risks.
Identify value-engineering alternatives.

Skills

HCSS software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Blueprint interpretation

Roadway/asphalt construction knowledge

Spreadsheet/data analysis

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

HCSS

Job description

Estimator

General Description

The Estimator is responsible for the preparation and review of assigned roadway construction and/or asphalt paving estimate packages; implementing department standards and procedures while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of estimate packages. Company primarily performs construction activities involving asphalt paving/resurfacing, bridge construction, earthwork/grading, roadway construction/rehabs, and highway work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Read/review plans, proposals, specifications, RFP's, and any other pertinent project related documents necessary to develop a competent and competitive estimate/bid package.
Solicit estimates from various subcontractors and vendors to prepare estimate packages.
Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating as requested by management
Review established labor, equipment, and material costs, for preparation of estimate/bid packages.
Prepare accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
Produce detailed, final contract estimates, for primarily Asphalt Paving and Roadway/Site Development Projects.
Assess project exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
Identify potential construction issues through the estimating process.
Identify value-engineering alternatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Working experience on HCSS software or other equivalent estimating software.
Must be able to verbally communicate effectively; as well as written correspondence.
Working knowledge of asphalt laydown and/or roadway construction operations.
Must be able to interpret blueprints and written specifications.
Attention to detail, including interpretation and preparation of spreadsheets and other data.

Education and/or Experience

This is not an entry-level position

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Estimator bidding asphalt paving and/or roadway construction projects.

A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience, is required.
Experience working for a General Contractor as an estimator bidding on Department of Transportation or other roadway projects between $1M and $25M required.

Qualification Requirements

General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including the physical demands below.

Physical Demands.

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an estimator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
Employee may occasionally be required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb; when visiting construction projects.
Infrequent ability to lift, up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
Infrequent walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment.

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Estimator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work generally is performed in an office environment, although periodic visits to construction sites and asphalt manufacturing facilities is required.
Noise level in the typical office work environment is quiet; however when visiting construction sites and/or asphalt manufacturing facilities, various levels of noise, dust and other environmental exposures may occur; any exposure is within the established Permissible Exposure Limits, however Personal protective Equipment such as hardhats, hearing protection and safety glasses, may be required.

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