Estimator
Barrett Industries
Columbus, Ohio, US
Full-time
Job Summary
Strawser Construction Inc., a subsidiary of Barrett Industries Corporation, provides pavement preservation solutions for public infrastructure and private clients.
We are currently looking for an Estimator . Reporting to the Construction Manager, an Estimator coordinates road construction projects within tight timeframes, budgets, and adherence to project specifications.
Main Responsibilities
- Research, track, and solicit bid advertisements and bid invitations.
- Prepare preliminary estimates using best practices for entering bid into HCSS
- Reviews bid specification data and requirements and plans bid preparation and submission.
- Serves as primary liaison with client during bid evaluation process and prior to project start.
- Attend pre-bid meeting as required.
- Collect bid documents for target projects.
- Build and maintain relationships with prime contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Analyze documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Reviews constructability / production analysis of bid documents.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work, selecting vendors or subcontractors.
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction operations to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Develop estimates from various types of bid documents and their key components including components such as bonding, insurance, indemnification, and damage clauses.
- Ensures that any applicable federal / state prevailing wage rates guidelines are considered, monitored, implemented, and maintained per project bid requirements.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Basic understanding of economics and accounting.
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects concurrently.
- Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Construction Management or similar technical training / experience preferred.
- A valid Driver's license with a good driving record.
Culture at Strawser
- Acknowledge and value diversity.
- Collaborative, inclusive and engaged team environment.
- Seek to hire for culture add.
- Work-life balance is supported.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the .
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30+ days ago