Estimator (Civil / Structural / Architectural) - Industrial

Crowder Construction Co; Sigsbee (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401k Savings & Profit Sharing

Life/AD&D Insurance

Education Assistance

Career-Based Training

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crowder Construction Co is seeking a Civil/Structural/Architectural Estimator to prepare bids and manage the estimating process. The role covers pre-bid activities, vendor coordination, and self-performed cost calculations for diverse infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with the estimating team to ensure competitive, accurate proposals. The position requires a 4-year engineering degree or equivalent, plus two years of related estimating experience.

Qualifications

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related field experience.
• 2 years estimating, engineering or similar experience related to civil/structural/architectural construction.
• Knowledge of means and methods related to concrete materials and construction including concrete mixtures, placement, finishes, formwork, reinforcing steel, repairs, precast structures, structural steel, and architectural finishes.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, specifications and bid documents.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word, AutoCAD and Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bids and submits proposals to acquire new projects aligned with Crowder's business plan.
• Attend Pre-Bid meetings and visit project sites to gather information for estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assemble estimates for assigned divisions.
• Enter labor, material, subcontract, and equipment costs for self-performed work.
• Coordinate with vendors and subs and provide bid day support and documentation.
• Assist with bid reviews, value engineering, and post-bid hand-offs to project teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

4 year engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

AutoCAD

Primavera

Job description

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

As a family-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America Proud of It as reflected in our Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US

Primary function of a Civil/Structural/Architectural Estimator:

Prepares bids and submits proposals in order to acquire new projects that meet the goals of the Crowder Industrial business plan. Be a productive member of the Estimating Team.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Pre Bid Process

• Review and understand project bid documents including plans, specifications, all related addenda and other relative correspondence as it relates to the area of your assigned estimate.
• Attend Pre-Bid meetings as required to gather all pertinent information related to a project and your assigned estimate division.
• Visit project sites to ascertain any local and project specific information that is needed to prepare a bid.
• Solicit participation from all required vendors and subcontractors and follow up to ensure timely delivery of quotes.
• Perform all necessary quantity take-offs for your assigned area.
• Assemble the estimate for your assigned division.
• Understand the relationship between all trade divisions.
• Estimate and enter labor, material, subcontract, and construction equipment costs for CIC self-performed estimate.
• Provide the engineer with questions and clarifications in need of resolution in order to properly prepare your detailed estimate.
• Prepare and attend all Bid Reviews conducted by CIC Estimating Department and Management.
• Take extra measures to ensure quality and accuracy of quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Be prepared to assist the Design-Build Bid sponsor with estimates based on less that 100 percent documents relying on experience and subcontractor/vendor relationships.
• Assist team with preparation of bid level schedule.

Bid Process

• Maintain a Vendor/Subcontractor database with the firms that we engage with in all areas.
• React to and coordinate with other estimators and the bid sponsor regarding issues discovered during the bid process.
• Prepare spreadsheets as required to evaluate all vendors and subs.
• Prepare spreadsheets to evaluate and compare subcontractors' bids to Crowder's self performance of a portion of the project.
• Provide the estimating team with bid day support including your best estimate.
• Provide the estimating team with the information required to complete our bid documents on bid day.
• Support efforts to obtain Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in our bids.
• Obtain prequalification information from subcontractors.

Post Bid Process

• On projects that we expect award, provide all estimate information to the estimating coordinator in preparation for a hand-off meeting.
• Prepare for and attend hand-off meetings to transfer information to the project teams.
• Respond to questions from the management teams as they begin the projects.
• Be prepared to assist project teams in a value engineering process.
• Receive and react to all feedback from the management teams as it relates estimate errors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Be prepared to assist project management teams in any major change orders.
• Archive any information as required to be useful in future estimates.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Visit ongoing projects to see the construction and relate that experience to future estimates.
• Train other estimators and be prepared to receive training from other estimators.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related field experience.
• 2 years estimating, engineering or similar experience related to civil/structural/architectural construction.
• Knowledge of means and methods related to concrete materials and construction including concrete mixtures, placement, finishes, formwork, reinforcing steel, repairs, precast structures, structural steel, and architectural finishes.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.
• Ability to formulate and calculate mathematical expressions to obtain the desired quantity measurement and cost information.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, specifications and bid documents
• Computer Skills to include Excel, Outlook, Word, AutoCAD, and Primavera.
• Good communication skills and people management skills to effectively work within a team of estimators and managers to complete complex estimates and bid proposals.
• Possess technical construction awareness regarding available products, means and methods.
• Must be proactive and possess time management and multi-tasking skills to complete multiple estimates and proposals at a time.
• Ability to track job costs and maintain cost databases used for basis of estimates.
• Must be able to analyze all aspects of assigned bids including subcontractor scope/pricing and labor productivity for self-performed work.
• Must be able to offer insight regarding project schedule for matters relating to civil/structural/architectural construction.
• Knowledgeable in available construction equipment and able to utilize resources to maintain a database of equipment rental rates.
• Safety-minded in all aspects of work including building budgets in estimates for safety related means and methods.

Benefits:

At the heart of Crowder's Mission Statement is the commitment to "make a positive difference in the lives of our employees." Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training
• Educational Assistance
• Direct Deposit

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.