Estimator (Civil Construction)

Wearecastle; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

Wearecastle in the United States is seeking an Estimator to analyze project plans and submit bids. The role involves consulting with clients, preparing estimates, and managing project costs effectively. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of civil construction estimating experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. The position offers a range of benefits including health insurance and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in estimating civil construction projects required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients and discuss estimates.
• Analyze blueprints to prepare estimates.
• Prepare cost documentation at project intervals.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
• Review material requirements for cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct special studies for standard cost data.

Skills

Accuracy

Active Listening

Communication, Written

Communication, Oral

Decision Making

Detail Oriented

Organized

Problem Solving

Time Management

Project Management

Safety Awareness

Working Under Pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office/Projects

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

This position analyzes project plans and specifications to calculate accurate costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, then prepares bids and budgets to help the company win work and deliver projects profitably.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Project Management – Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Experience Required

3+ years of experience in estimating civil construction projects (required)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Preferred)

Computer Skills

Must have knowledge in Microsoft Office/Projects, PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Cancer, Accident, Telemedicine, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401K, Vacation, Holiday, and Sick leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Castle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.