Estimator

Thompson Excavation LTD; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Bi-Annual Bonuses

Negotiable PTO

401(K) w/ Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thompson Excavation LTD in Ohio is seeking an experienced Estimator to calculate total project costs for excavation and utilities installation with a focus on accuracy from scope gathering to bid preparation. You will prepare bids, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with project leaders and vendors to refine cost projections.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgets, negotiating with contractors, and generating front-end reports and pay schedules, while visiting sites to identify cost-impacting

Qualifications

• Experience performing takeoffs and estimates in construction (excavation a plus).
• Prior experience with main line utilities installation projects & procedures.
• Excellent computer skills (knowledge of ProContractor and/or UKG a plus).
• OSHA 30 completion (Thompson will train).

Responsibilities

• Meeting with project leadership to gather scope of upcoming projects.
• Entering detailed earthwork data on drawings in construction software.
• Preparing bid packages for potential customers and project leaders.
• Reviewing cost projections and budgets with vendors and Project Leaders.
• Working with vendors to obtain up-to-the-minute project specs.
• Estimating the cost of labor, equipment, material, operator time, etc.
• Calculating cut & fill, backfill & pipe takeoffs using specific software.
• Negotiating bids from GCs, developers, and property owners.
• Completing front-end reports, pay schedules, and plans sheets.
• Visiting worksites to identify situations that may impact cost.

Skills

Takeoffs & estimates

Construction software

Vendor coordination

OSHA 30

Tools

ProContractor

UKG

Job description

As an Estimator, your primary responsibility will be to calculate-with the utmost accuracy -the total cost required to complete Thompson’s excavating & utilities installation projects.

Typical duties include:

• Meeting with project leadership to gather scope of upcoming projects
• Entering detailed earthwork data on drawings in construction software
• Preparing bid packages for potential customers and project leaders
• Reviewing cost projections and budgets with vendors and Project Leaders
• Working with vendors to obtain up-to-the-minute project specs
• Estimating the cost of labor, equipment, material, operator time, etc.
• Calculating cut & fill, backfill & pipe takeoffs using specific software
• Negotiating bids from GCs, developers, and property owners
• Completing front-end reports, pay schedules, and plans sheets
• Visiting worksites to identify situations that may impact cost

Requirements:

• Experience performing takeoffs and estimates in construction (excavation a Plus)
• Prior experience with main line utilities installation projects & procedures
• Excellent computer skills (knowledge of UKG and/or ProContractor a Plus)
• OSHA 30 (Thompson will train)

Perks & Benefits of working at Thompson:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Bi-Annual Bonuses
• Negotiable PTO
• 401(K) w/ Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Shift Details:

1st Shift (w/ flexible hours)

Thompson’s Mission, Vision & Values:

By honoring God, we will become a nationally preferred concrete and excavation provider.

By entrusting and empowering our team members, we will create a healthy, happy and safe work environment.

By living these values, we will build long-lasting relationships with one another, our clients, communities, and families:

• Faith – Walking the path of obedience with a conviction for giving back to our community, both near and afar.
• Safety – Staying committed to the health and wellbeing of ourselves and those around us, so that everyone gets home safely.
• Integrity – Living a “no excuses” existence by taking responsibility for our actions and recognizing the contribution of others.
• Quality – Seeking continuous improvement and striving for the highest level of craftsmanship.
• Teamwork – Recognizing the exponential value of “the many” over “the individual”.
• Trust – Staying loyal to our teammates, so they know we’ll always having their back.
• Respect – Treating others the way they deserve to be treated, by appreciating their efforts and lifting them up in times of need.
• Empowerment – Helping each member of our team reach their full potential through mentorship, training, and patience.