Estimator; Civil​/Structural​/Architectural - Industrial

Civil/Structural/Architectural Estimator

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

As a family-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It® as reflected in our Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company committed to your future, apply today.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

Requirements:
All Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US

Primary function of a Civil/Structural/Architectural Estimator:

Prepares bids and submits proposals in order to acquire new projects that meet the goals of the Crowder Industrial business plan. Be a productive member of the Estimating Team.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Pre Bid Process

• Review and understand project bid documents including plans, specifications, all related addenda and other relative correspondence as it relates to the area of your assigned estimate.
• Attend Pre-Bid meetings as required to gather all pertinent information related to a project and your assigned estimate division.
• Visit project sites to ascertain any local and project specific information that is needed to prepare a bid.
• Solicit participation from all required vendors and subcontractors and follow up to ensure timely delivery of quotes.
• Perform all necessary quantity take-offs for your assigned area.
• Assemble the estimate for your assigned division.
• Understand the relationship between all trade divisions.
• Estimate and enter labor, material, subcontract, and construction equipment costs for CIC self-performed estimate.
• Provide the engineer with questions and clarifications in need of resolution in order to properly prepare your detailed estimate.
• Prepare and attend all Bid Reviews conducted by CIC Estimating Department and Management.
• Take extra measures to ensure quality and accuracy of quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Be prepared to assist the Design-Build Bid sponsor with estimates based on less that 100 percent documents relying on experience and subcontractor/vendor relationships.
• Assist team with preparation of bid level schedule.

Bid Process

• Maintain a Vendor/Subcontractor database with the firms that we engage with in all areas.
• React to and coordinate with other estimators and the bid sponsor regarding issues discovered during the bid process.
• Prepare spreadsheets as required to evaluate all vendors and subs.
• Prepare spreadsheets to evaluate and compare subcontractors' bids to Crowder's self performance of a portion of the project.
• Provide the estimating team with bid day support including your best estimate.
• Provide the estimating team with the information required to complete our bid documents on bid day.
• Support efforts to obtain Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in our bids.
• Obtain prequalification information from subcontractors.

Post Bid Process

• On projects that we expect award, provide all estimate information to the estimating coordinator in preparation for a hand-off meeting.
• Prepare for and attend hand-off meetings to transfer information to the project teams.
• Respond to questions from the management teams as they begin the projects.
• Be prepared to assist project teams in a value engineering process.
• Receive and react to all feedback from the management teams as it relates estimate errors, vendors, and…