Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

The Ruhlin Company

Position:
Estimator (Bridge experience highly preferred)

Reports to:

Operations Division Chief Estimator

Location:

Corporate office in Sharon Center, OH

Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines.

• Assigned estimates are completed on time, in a professional and competitive manner
• Estimates are accurate, and consider risk factors and construction methods
• Positive Company image is made with clients, potential clients, vendors and subcontractors
• Good working relationships with subcontractors, maintaining ethical standards

• Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work
• Maintains files of working documents as back‑up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers
• Maintains database with current contact information for subcontractors and vendors
• Updates external Company website with current bid information
• Requests quotations: organizes, reviews and logs quotes received
• Supports other department personnel as required
• Visits project sites to observe construction methods
• Updates skills for software tools and technology utilized
• Performs post‑bid analysis (i.e. “bid tabs”)
• Assists with cost control system set‑up
• Participates in bid review meetings with owner or owner’s representatives, when required
• Participates in project hand‑off meetings
• Assists with making phone calls or running copies of documents, proposals, as needed
• Delivers major bids, picks up drawings and other miscellaneous bid‑related errands
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values and goals

• 4‑year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or experience preferred
• Advanced math and computer skills
• Minimum 2 years construction field experience
• Ability to conceptualize the project schedule from project start through completion, including sequence/phasing of work
• Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes:
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401(k) match, Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, paid vacation, and sick days.

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.