Construction Estimator III- DEHE Construction Field Operations

Overview

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state. Our vision:
Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes a broad range of benefits described below and online hc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Under specific to limited direction depending on the level, provides construction cost estimates for the various stages of construction projects resulting in a budgetary cost estimate for all construction work. Develop job cost history for construction and provide quality assurance. Develop and maintain professional relationships within the Engineering services group.

Construction Estimator I

Assist in developing estimated construction costs during all design phases; conceptual, 35%, 65%, and 95% drawings submittals as requested. Assist in development of parametric models based on historical project data. Assist and document project close out cost analysis; comparing final project cost to base budget estimate plus any budget modifications. Supports the department with ongoing development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases.

Construction Estimator II, III

Produce cost estimates and cost estimate back up information consisting of, but not limited to, vendor quote gathering, material takeoffs, material costs, construction man-hours, man-hour costs, numbers and type of construction personnel, construction equipment costs, tools and consumables costs, living quarters costs, site transportation equipment, etc., heavy equipment mechanic costs, and transportation costs for all the above. Follow a systematic process for cost estimation based on design drawings and specifications, utilizing the latest materials cost, historical information and project information.

Coordinates with Project Management and Design team concerning any additional/clarifying information required for the cost estimates.

Construction Estimator IV

Serves as the lead estimator and contact for internal and external customers on assigned projects and communicates with the functional area manager regarding status of projects. Provides supervision, guidance and mentorship to estimating staff. Coordinates with functional area manager to develop goals, priorities, assigning tasks and projects for Construction Estimators I-III.

• Knowledge of reading, comprehending and communicating technical information to others using documents, drawings and interpersonal skills effectively.
• Knowledge and ability to read engineering plans, contracts, and material specifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards as applicable to the construction industry.
• Knowledge of construction cost estimates, materials, methods, tools, construction management and project scheduling.
• Knowledge of applicable building and trades codes, formal training and experience in construction project management, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Knowledge in field construction techniques, labor and equipment requirements.
• Knowledge of Excel, using formulas and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of computer software, including;
  Construction Scheduling and Cost Estimating applications.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in learning other software for use in tracking and cost estimating.

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or construction-related field. Certification in construction related field and progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

Construction Estimator I
Non-supervisory - Two (2) years professional work experience in the construction estimating field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. Supervisory - None.

Construction Estimator II
Non-supervisory - Five (5) professional work experience in the construction…