Civil Estimator

Estimator

Reports To
:
Chief Estimator

Summary

Responsible for analyzing construction drawings in paper and electronic formats, reviewing geological soils reports, reviewing all technical documentation, analyzing labor and equipment requirements, preparing proposals for bid submission, preparing and presenting project overview to field personnel, maintaining history for market trend reviews. This position is required to closely interact with Engineers, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers to assure the timely and accurate submission of each project estimate.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and verify project material requirements.
• Review and verify project scope.
• Apply practical knowledge and historical data to determine reasonable expectations for projected labor and equipment requirements.
• Apply practical knowledge and historical data to determine reasonable expectations for projected productivity.
• Maintain orderly project documentation and backup information with respect to each estimate.
• Update project estimate per engineer issued addendums and clarifications.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.

Other functions may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Heavy Bid Software, AGTek Software, AutoCAD Software.

Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, and memos; ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Engineers, Owners and / or other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

This job requires no certificates, licenses or registrations.