Estimator

George Reed, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Care Insurance

401k program

Pension Program

Life Insurance

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

A construction company in California is seeking an experienced Estimator to manage estimating and complex projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years in civil engineering, including experience with public and private works such as roads and bridges. The position offers competitive wages, benefits including a 401k and life insurance, and opportunities for growth. Contact us if you are ready to be a key player in an expanding team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in the Civil Engineering field with public and private works experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in Civil Engineering including roads, bridges, and subdivisions.
• Bachelors Degree (BA) or equivalent from a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage complex projects, both public and private.
• Schedule quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates with accurate detail.
• Consult with clients, architects, and subcontractors for estimates.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proven leadership qualities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS software

Job description

\"OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY\"

We are growing and in need of an Estimator for our George Reed, Inc. faciltiy.

Come join a team with a great company culture that offers competitive wages and benefits!! We offer Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision Care Insurance. We offer a 401k program. A Pension Program, Life Insurance, AD&D and opportunities for growth and development.

George Reed, Inc has an exciting opportunity for an Estimator. Our Estimator plays a critical role in our organization and will be responsible for estimating and managing complex projects, both public and private. Our Estimator will prepare estimates independently or as a team member, typically as its leader in the direction of the Chief Estimator and, in some instances, Construction Manager. Our Estimator will be expected to manage the tracking of multiple projects at once. Estimators will review Junior Estimator's estimates and ensure bids for accuracy and completeness.

Estimator’s Essential Duties

• Pursue projects to bid
• Schedule quantity takeoffs
• Prepare estimates using software by HCSS
• Prepare estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages: Conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Consult with clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve problems
• Work with the operations team throughout the preconstruction process to review plans and specifications for issues and to determine the general requirements of the project
• Ability to manage and track multiple preconstruction projects at once
• Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economic preconstruction alternative
• Compile and analyze subcontract quotes
• Review estimates of Junior Estimators
• Submit prepared bids assuring accuracy and completeness

Estimator’s Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years in the Civil Engineering Fieldto include experience in public and private works such as roads, bridges, and subdivisions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software programs as they relate to engineering and estimating.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven leadership qualities.
• Minimum of 3 years in Civil Engineering field to include experience in public and private works such as roads, bridges, and subdivisions
• Bachelors Degree (BA) or equivalent from four-year college or university preferably in the civil engineering or construction management area; and/or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidant Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.