Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Estimator 2 page is loaded## Estimator 2locations:
Fargo, NDtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
JR-6111

Vector Construction, a Structural Group Company, integrates technology-driven, engineered solutions into its industry-leading contracting services. Vector Construction's capabilities include specialty design-build services for new and existing structures, as well as a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services. With offices located throughout the United States, and as a signatory to local, national, and international labor union agreements, Vector Construction has the track record and the experience to meet our customers’ specialty contracting needs.

** Skills
* * Strong computer proficiency (Excel, and other MS Office programs);

Experience with estimating software required. Must possess strong construction math skills. Must demonstrate ability to read blue prints. Estimating spreadsheet knowledge. Possesses advanced scheduling skills. Uses CRM regularly.  Possesses solid leadership skills and demonstrated ability to train and mentor. Dedicated to 24/7 safety culture. Displays adherence to company operating principles. Strong written and verbal communication skills both with external and internal customers.

Strong knowlege of our sales process    
** Experience - Field - Required/Preferred
** 5-10 yrs - Construction Management / Civil Engineering - Required    
** Additional Experience Requirements*
* ** Additional Experience Requirements*
* ** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** Defines and quantifies scope of work and prepares comprehensive conceptual, budgetary, and construction cost estimates for projects  Drafts formal letters & other written communication to customers/owners  Ensures pricing of materials and subcontracts are completed timely and accurately for assigned projects  Maintains involvement in change order process  Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;

participating in professional societies.  Maintains involvement in uncovering sales opportunities with prospective and existing customers  Performs light marketing and business development responsibilities to generate new business opportunities  Ability to accurately organize take-offs, bid items, estimate set-up sheets, quotes and subcontractor comparisons, etc.  Prepares estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour and equipment costs and applying to complete scope of work  Provides assistance to project manager throughout the project  Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information  Reviews design options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials when necessary  Reviews/researches historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.)

and compiles summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates  Possesses a strong ability to apply bid strategies (measured by experience / examples of work)  Demonstrates ability to develop relationships with clients - has demonstrated ability to maintain and grow existing relationships  Estimates projects with a high degree of complexity, generally up to $10million  Understands the concept of conceptual design build estimates  Creates preliminary CPM schedules  Possesses a moderate knowledge of local and regional markets, market pricing, volume of direct competitors' work on hand, etc  Mentors Estimator level 1 as well as PE's and interns  Negotiates with and relays desired scope of work and deadlines to subcontractors and materials suppliers  Possesses the ability to estimate up to 5 estimates as a lead estimator and up to 5 estimates indirectly (as a mentor)  Plans for safety within estimate buildup, addressing access, fall protection, costs, quantities of PPE, special training or certification requirements, etc.  

Demonstrated ability to develop complex technical proposals - skills include: scope, clarifications and pricing development and sales strategy incorporation  Ability to read contract specifications and requirements  Ability to read plans and blueprints  Demonstrated capability to evaluate, quantify and filter/capture specification requirements of moderate complexity within the estimate. Demonstrated capability to negotiate basic contract / subcontract T&C. Ability to evaluate risk and loss exposure on projects estimated  Demonstrates ability to take a lead role in developing estimates and demonstrates the ability to mentor other estimators (level
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** Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Additional Information*
* ** Essential Safety Duties
** Essential Safety Duties  Promotes 24/7 Safety Culture and exhibits a Safety 24/7 attitude in all situations  Is extremely safety conscious in all situations  Sets an example for others by…