Project Estimator

LPX Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Accrued Paid Time Off

Job summary

A construction firm in Louisville is seeking a Project Estimator responsible for managing all aspects of the estimating process, from bid invitations to final proposals. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in construction estimating, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management. The role offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estimating for site or highway construction projects.
• Must manage the bid process from invitation to proposal submission.
• Proficient with construction assemblies and phases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and manage the bid lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits and review construction documents.
• Solicit and analyze proposals from vendors/subcontractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS

Oman

Agtek

Job description

Overview

The Project Estimator is responsible for the preparation of estimates associated with any combination of the following construction areas:

• Utilities and asphalt paving for site improvements, commercial buildings, apartment and subdivision projects.
• Wastewater and water treatment centers.
• Cityscape improvement projects.
• Heavy Highway or civil construction projects, including DOT projects.
• Grade and drain.

Responsibilities

• Work the entire life cycle of a bid from bid invitation to finalizing bid proposal for submission to owner.
• Analyze and review construction documents: plans, addendums, and specifications.
• Identify scope of work and perform quantity takeoffs of site, civil, and underground utility work.
• Conduct project site visits and attend pre-bid site meetings during bidding process to learn scope of work and understand site conditions/restrictions.
• Solicit and review proposals from material vendors and subcontractors to ensure accuracy, evaluate responses, scope compliance, and make recommendations with regards to the overall project estimate and bid package.
• Ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by management.
• Develop preliminary construction schedules based on the project information provided in the plans and specifications.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain a highly organized work area, meet critical deadlines, prioritize daily activities, and multitask.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with a strong attention to detail as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• This position will work closely with project owners, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and accounting.
• Works hands on and independently, as well as part of the estimating/project management team.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience working for either a Site Contractor bidding on private projects, or a Highway Contractor as an estimator bidding on DOT/heavy highway projects required. Estimating projects which typically range from $100k to $50m.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields.
• Must have experience effectively managing the entire bid process from cradle to grave, including mass excavation, concrete structures, highway, bridges, pump stations, drainage systems and underground utilities.
• Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases.
• Experience in identifying value-engineering alternatives.
• Ability to identify constructability issues through the estimating process.
• Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Ability to produce accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
• Ability to produce detailed, final contract estimates.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of HCSS, Oman and/or Agtek.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (PPO and HSA Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance, Supplemental and Dependent Plans
• 401k with Company Match
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Direct Deposit Paychecks
• Safety Training
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity

At LPX Group and our subsidiary companies (Bluegrass Testing, Bluegrass Blasting, Louisville Paving and Construction, Material Transfer and Pace Contracting), we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment, development and promotion opportunities are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.