Estimator (Sitework) - Water and Wastewater

Crowder Construction Company; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Crowder Construction Company in Apex, NC, is seeking a Sitework Estimator. This position involves preparing estimates for project bids and collaborating with the Estimating Team on various tasks including pre-bid and post-bid processes.

The ideal candidate should possess a 4-year engineering degree, have estimating experience, and be knowledgeable about construction techniques. Crowder offers health plans, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, engineering or related sitework construction.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with computer software tools for estimating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for bids to acquire new projects.
• Attend pre-bid and hand-off meetings to gather and transfer information.
• Maintain vendor/subcontractor database and provide bid day support.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control knowledge

Earthwork cut/fill knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

4-year engineering degree or equivalent

2 years related experience preferred

Tools

Agtek

Viewpoint Estimating

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Estimator (Sitework) - Water and Wastewater

Primary function of a Sitework Estimator: prepares estimates for bids in order to acquire new projects that meet the goals of the Crowder Civil and Environmental business plan. Be a productive member of the Estimating Team.

Pre Bid Process

• Review and understand project bid documents including plans, specifications, all related addenda and other 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 surveys for your assigned area.
• Assemble the estimate for your assigned division.
• Understand the relationship between all trade divisions.
• Predict and enter labor, material, subcontract, and construction equipment costs for your estimate.
• Provide the bid sponsor with questions and clarifications needed to properly prepare your detailed estimate.
• Prepare for and attend all required plan reviews conducted by the bid sponsor.
• Prepare and attend all bid reviews conducted by the bid sponsor and attended by invited management.
• Prepare for bid day.
• 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 than 100 percent documents relying on experience and subcontractor/vendor relationships.

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 subcontractors.
• Prepare spreadsheets to evaluate and compare subcontractors' bids to Crowder's self‑performance of a portion of the project.
• Provide the bid sponsor with bid day support including your best estimate.
• Provide the bid sponsor 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 to 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.
• Attend all weekly estimating meetings to coordinate efforts with the estimating team.
• Train other estimators and be prepared to receive training from other estimators.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4‑year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• 2 years estimating, engineering, or similar experience related to sitework construction preferred.
• Knowledge of means and methods related to earthwork cut/fill, excavation support systems, deep foundations, and groundwater dewatering.
• 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: Agtek, Viewpoint Estimating, ProContractor, Excel, Outlook, Word, AutoCAD.
• 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 site work 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

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Crowder University Career‑Based Training
• Educational Assistance

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Crowder is 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.