Estimator, Construction

Pavement Recycling Systems is the Western United States premier provider of Recycling Solutions to reclaim, preserve, and rehabilitate pavement at any stage. Becoming a team member of PRS introduces you to a unique culture of employee ownership and empowerment to grow and succeed in your career. We create an environment in which all employees develop and contribute to their full potential and we recognize and reward outstanding results.

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an Estimator responsible for accurately estimating and management of pavement milling, reclamation, recycling, roller compacted concrete, and soil stabilization work with an emphasis in the public and private sectors. Managing all aspects of Estimates including contract administration, subcontractor coordination, job cost tracking, collections, and project close out. Develop a strong customer base through customer relations and negotiating skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Research, identifies, executes of new jobs to bid, and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job.
• Solicits proposals from various subcontractors and assisting in managing them through all phases of the project.
• Creates and delivers project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
• Reviews contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to execution.
• Procure and manage subcontractors and materials, completing quality take offs, and verifying supply quantities.
• Communicates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel
• Invoicing customers for work completed in a pay period, managing margins on projects, approving subcontractor pay applications, submitting cost to completes on projects each month, and managing all change order work
• Follows project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted, and the project meets all applicable standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a construction estimator
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, estimating software and scheduling software.
• Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies and private sector clients that will lead to long term partnerships.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and job-related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
• Comfortable with numbers and technology
• Excellent knowledge of bid software
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Valid CA Driver license and acceptable driving record

Education and/or Experience

• 5- 7 years experience in construction estimating with a minimum of 2 years of estimating experience with an emphasis on public/private sector paving, recycling, grading and/or earthwork
• Bachelors Degree in engineering, construction science or related field or equivalent work experience
• Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
• Knowledge and efficiency in the following Software:
  Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Takeoff Software
• Strong understanding of commercial construction
• Must have good business written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
• Must be fluent in English
• Strong customer service skills
• Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines

Why Join

• ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.
• 401K Retirement Benefits are extended to all Non-union employees.
• Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health insurance.
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities…