Site Development Estimator

Job Description

Job title : Estimator

The Estimator will report to the Chief Estimator and work as an integral part of the estimating and business development teams. This role will be responsible for assisting with take-offs and compiling bid proposals for large scale projects. The most important factors are : basic site / earthwork knowledge, work ethic, cultural fit, great attitude, and being team oriented. This position will require contribution at all levels of the bidding process to including : plan take-offs, vendor quotes, quantity calculations, product specification understanding and pricing, creating and tracking RFI’s, and value engineering recommendations as needed. This is an ideal position for someone who wants to work in a dynamic, growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• This role requires someone who has at least intermediate knowledge of / experience with commercial Site Development / Earthwork and is able to effectively and efficiently read and understand site / civil drawings.
• Prior field experience with a Site Development contractor would also be a huge plus.
• Civil Engineering degree is preferred, not required.
• Must be proficient with MS Outlook and other MS Office products
• Prior experience using AGTEK, or other similar dirt take-off software is highly preferred
• Assisting superintendents and foremen with GPS issues (both onsite and remotely).
• Overseeing the initial set-up for new projects consisting of equipment calibration and import of project models.
• Assisting with establishing new devices and data collectors in Worksmanager.
• Interfacing with field personnel to educate on the proper utilization of the GPS systems for project layout.
• Provide cut sheets and as-builts for projects.
• Assisting estimating department with bid take-offs utilizing AGTEK and Bluebeam software.
• Assisting the estimating department by soliciting quotes from subs and suppliers.

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