Basic Function:

The function of a SR. Estimator is to examine plans, reports, project sites, and research costs associated with prospective jobs to create bids. He/she is the sales contact for the customer and will be the customer liaison for the bid. For the position of Underground Estimator, we are looking for a candidate that has extensive experience and a history of successful project acquisition and completion.

Qualifications:

• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to effectively represent the company and communicate with others are varying technical levels.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Creativity and initiative.
• Sales and negotiations experience.
• Computer software skills, including Bid2Win (B2W), Civil Image, Agtek, Foundation, Carlson or similar.
• Ability to work independently under the supervision of the Sr. Estimator
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Underground industry as an estimator.
• Must possess excellent reading comprehension and attention to detail skills.
• Must be willing to travel to sites to ensure accurate site conditions for estimating purposes.
• Must have a clean driving record and be approved on company insurance.

Reporting Relationship:

• The Senior Estimator reports to the Business Development Manager

Position Responsibilities:

• Enter plans into records: Bid log book, allocate a bid number
• • Examine plan, soils report, project specification, project bid guidelines and measure quantities
• • Review all existing and design ground files during bid
• • Obtain lowest pricing on materials to provide a competitive bid
• • Solicit Subcontractors for lowers responsive bids as necessary
• • Reply to invitations to bid, entering information onto bid log
• • Download Plans, specs, addendum to Bids/XXXX Job Folder
• • Check plans and specifications for special fills and incorporate into estimate
• • Create written document for bid listing inclusions and exclusions
• • Enter bid information into computer using Bid 2 Win Estimate per Elite procedures
• • Visit job site and read soils report prior to bidding
• • Price various options or alternate adds for job
• • Compare project actual amounts with budgeted amounts using a forecast and variance report
• • Generate bid project scheduling
• • Meet with general contractors to build rapport and establish a relationship.
• • Visit every site we are bidding on and take photos, save photos in the bid folder.
• • Review completed takeoffs and put together an estimate for the job.
• • Review estimates with Business Development Manager and/or President (if applicable)
• • Send bid to client via their preferred method (electronic submittal, hand-delivery, email)
• • Follow up with client to gather follow-up information and save results in bid folder.

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Paid Health Insurance (Employee)
• Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life Insurance and MORE
• 401K Plan
• And More!