Estimator

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc.; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc. is seeking an estimator to manage estimating efforts and lead a team of estimators for heavy/civil construction projects. You will review drawings and specifications, identify risks, and prepare complete estimates to guide bid decisions.

The role requires time management, strong communication with owners/engineers, and proficiency with estimating software, Excel, and take-off tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred (Civil Engineering or Construction Management).
• Heavy/civil estimating experience preferred.
• Strong business sense and industry relationships.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Lead estimators; manage bid schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare comprehensive quantity takeoffs from drawings and specs.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers to cover scope.
• Understand means and methods of road/bridge construction.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Estimating

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

On-screen Takeoff

AGTEK

Microsoft Excel

Job 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

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.

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