Estimator III Paving

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking an experienced estimator/contract administrator for asphalt paving projects in the Denver area. The role focuses on accurate pricing for residential, commercial, municipal, and DOT work, with emphasis on commercial sectors and related market segments.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in estimating and bidding asphalt paving projects across market segments.
• Strong contract administration and cost-tracking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Researches, identifies and bids on new asphalt paving projects and manages bonding/licensing requirements.
• Solicits proposals from subcontractors and manages through all project phases.
• Creates and delivers project estimates including labor, materials, equipment and subcontractor pricing.
• Reviews contracts to ensure inclusions, exclusions and pricing meet requirements.
• Manages pre-construction materials, start-up and close-out procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees subcontractor management, take-offs, quantities and material procurement.
• Drives accuracy of daily tracking, reporting, cost accounting, invoicing, and change orders.

Skills

Estimating

Bidding

Contract Admin

Cost Control

Subcontractors

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Budgeting software

Scheduling software

ERP systems

Job description

Responsible for accurately pricing and estimating asphalt/paving work in all market segments including residential, commercial, municipal, and DOT projects. Managing all aspects of paving contracts including contract administration, subcontractor coordination/payment, job cost tracking, collections and project close out. Develop a strong customer base through customer relations and negotiating skills.This role is also responsible for supporting successful project management as measured by: 1) zero safety incidents, 2) profitability 3) contractual commitments, 4) project documentation 5) project conformance and 6) project communication.Position Summary:Responsible for accurately pricing and estimating asphalt paving work with an emphasis in the commercial sector along with other market segments including residential, small commercial and municipal DOT jobs.Responsible for managing all aspects of paving contracts including contract administration, subcontractor coordination/payment, job cost tracking collections and project close out. Develop a strong customer base through customer relations and negotiating skills.This role is also responsible for supporting successful project management as measured by: 1) zero safety incidents, 2) profitability 3) contractual commitments, 4) project documentation 5) project conformance and 6) project communication.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Researches, identifies and executes on new jobs to bid, determining bonding licensing and permitting requirements and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new jobSolicits proposals from subcontractors and assists in managing them through all phases of the projectCreates and delivers project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials and subcontractor pricingReviews contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to executionProduces and submits pre-construction materials, ensuring accuracy and completion of all necessary items to start work on a project once the contract has been executedProcures and manages subcontractors and materials, completes quality take offs, and verifies supply quantitiesCommunicates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders, including (but not limited to) fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnelOversees accuracy of all daily tracking requirements, which includes complete and accurate reporting using enterprise resource planning systems and excel spreadsheets as well as cost accounting, review, and forecasting including billing, A/R and A/P functionsInvoices customers for work completed in a pay period, managing margins on projects, approving subcontractor pay applications, submitting cost to completes on projects each month, and managing all change order workFollows project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted and the project meets all applicable standardsActs as a resources for those less experienced on the teamQualifications:Minimum Education DetailsBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Experience Required5+ years related experienceBachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience requiredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesVery strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers.Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, budgeting software and scheduling software.Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment.Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies.Ability to resolve conflicts and job-related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner.Ability to managing time, tasks and resources on multiple operations effectively and efficiently.Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekend hours.Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.The hiring range for this position is $112,000 -$140,000 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position. In addition, this role is eligible for our annual bonus program. Bonuses awarded under this program are determined based on the performance of the organization and the employee.In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.