Estimator

Crossland Construction Company Inc; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossland Heavy Contractors in Columbus, KS seeks an experienced estimator to lead estimating efforts for road, bridge, and utility projects. You will supervise a team of estimators and manage takeoffs from drawings and specs, identifying risks and ensuring timely clarification with owners and engineers.

Responsibilities include pre-bid visits, bid scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and detailed quantity take-offs using Excel, Bluebeam, On-screen Takeoff, and Agtek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in Estimating (Heavy/Civil) preferred.
• Strong business and financial knowledge and ability to build relationships within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings and pre-bid jobsite visits.
• Time management to complete multiple bids within deadlines.
• Assess past costs to understand labor and equipment needs.
• Understand plans and specifications thoroughly.
• Learn estimating software and tools such as Bluebeam, On-screen, and AGTEK.

Skills

Estimating

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

On-screen Takeoff

AGTEK

Job description

Crossland Heavy Contractors
COLUMBUS, KS 66725, USA

Description

About the Role

The estimator will manage and lead estimating efforts, supervising a team of estimators as job requires. This position specializes in estimating accurately and comprehensively the amounts of materials, equipment, and labor necessary for the construction project.Estimators work with drawings and specifications to prepare a complete estimate to construct the project at task. Able to identify risk and errors within plans and correspond with owner and engineer in a timely manner to achieve clarification necessary to complete bid. Knowledge of construction techniques, Quantity Takeoff Methods, and scheduling are essential skills required. Estimators frequently work under the pressure of timelines. They should possess the ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure.

• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings as well as pre-bid jobsite visits.
• Time management: possess the ability to work quickly and accurately while efficiently scheduling the completion of several bids within a specific time frame.
• Assess past costs to understand labor production and equipment needs.
• Thoroughly understand plans and specifications.
• Computer savvy with the ability to learn estimating software as well as blue beam/ onscreen to assist with quantity take-offs.
• Ability to compile detailed quantity take-offs
• Contact Subcontractors and Suppliers (Communication Skills)
• Obtain/review quotes from subcontractors/suppliers/business partners to confirm best price and work scope coverage
• Understand means and methods of Road/Bridge Construction, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, Lift Stations, & Utility Work
• Enter Labor, Material, Equipment, Subcontractors, and project overhead for each respective project.
• Knowledge and efficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, On-screen, and Agtek
• Work in accordance with Crossland core values: trust, integrity, responsibility, and passion

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or a related field is preferred.

Experience in Estimating (Heavy/Civil) is preferred.

Strong business and financial knowledge and the ability to be a relationship builder with strong industry ties.

EEO M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer
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