Estimator

Crossland Construction Company; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossland Heavy Contractors in Columbus, KS seeks an estimator to lead a team of estimators, prepare comprehensive estimates, and manage bid processes for road, bridge, and utility projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of quantity takeoffs, construction techniques, and estimating software, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and communicate with owners and engineers.

Qualifications

• This role prefers a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in estimating (Heavy/Civil) is preferred.
• Strong business and financial knowledge and relationship-building with industry ties.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid meetings and bid-site visits.
• Lead estimating efforts and supervise estimators as needed.
• Prepare complete estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Identify risks and clarify plans with owners/engineers to complete bids.
• Compile detailed quantity take-offs and manage bid timelines.

Skills

Estimating

Team leadership

Civil engineering knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Onscreen Takeoff

Agtek

Quantity take-offs

Bid management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Agtek

On-screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

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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