Estimator

The Senior Estimator leads estimating activities and new business development in assigned markets.

Essential Functions

Generates and develops cost estimates

Analyzes plans, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare quotes / estimates

Reviews data for accuracy and determines material and labor requirements

Ensures all estimates meet or exceed company and customer's expectations, as well as regulatory requirements

Capability to bid medium to large scale DOT airport and municipal projects

Provides departmental leadership and assist Director of Estimating

Assumes lead estimator role on large or complex projects

Develops beneficial business relationships

Develops good working relationships with vendors, subcontractors, clients and INDOT personnel

Sets up jobs in job costing

generates purchase orders and sub contractor agreements

Reviews billings, prepares change orders and job cost reports

Communicates with internal / external customers

Provides highest levels of customer service

Makes presentations to large and small groups

Translates technical information into easily understood language

Promotes and maintains safe work environment

Exhibits safe work behaviors

Wears all prescribed PPE

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Experience Qualifications

7+ years previous experience in asphalt paving / bridge construction industry (or similar industry) is preferred

Skills and Abilities

Communication Proficiency

Customer / Client Focus

Diversity and Inclusion

Results Driven

Stress Management / Composure

Teamwork Orientation

Licenses and Certifications

PE license preferred

Valid drivers license required

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Clerical office environment

Indoor lab conditions that include standard office equipment such as computers, photocopier, phone, filing cabinets, fax machines, cubicles

Sits at a desk regularly

Looks at a computer screen 8 hours a day

Performs data entry, alpha and 10-key numeric, on a keyboard

Uses copy / fax to scan documents

Drives a motor vehicle

May lift or move up to 10lbs

Regular travel to job sites, customer sites and corporate offices around the state is required; mostly day trips, but some overnight travel.