Estimator

Estimator Position

Blooming Glen Contractors Water & Wastewater Services is searching for an Estimator! The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, organized, competent, and professional individual who manages the planning, scheduling and monitoring of costs including, but not limited to projects including: water and wastewater pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, emergency work and maintenance and service work. The Project Manager plans, directs and coordinates project activities to ensure goals of project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Individual should possess a strong knowledge of the water and wastewater industry, familiarity with reading blueprints and specifications, and overall building construction.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.? Competitive salary commensurate with experience, 100% Company-paid Health Benefits, 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan, Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs, Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Comprehend and disseminate contract documents including plans, specifications and agreements.
• Effectively communicate with project engineers and prepare schedule updates, while monitoring construction progress and ensuring all materials are ordered and delivered for field personnel.
• Attend progress meetings, prepare change orders and RFI, process vendor and supplier invoices and purchase orders, and prepare monthly billings and project submittals while monitoring costs of each project.
• Maintain the project schedule to make sure the project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR one year of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Ability to read blueprints and job-related documents
• Ability to utilize accounting and scheduling software for project management
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to interpret and apply contract documents, including project plans and specifications
• Basic computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience 2 years of relevant experience and/or training

Physical Demands Occasionally required stand, walk, sit, Occasionally required use hands to finger, handle, feel, Regularly talk and hear, Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, Noise level is usually moderate, Hours regularly exceed 40 hours a week

The Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. Water & Wastewater Services Division (BGC WWS) utilizes both a nationally recognized staff of mechanical professionals and the latest in equipment and technology to construct or remediate virtually any water or wastewater repair situation. Serving the needs of the municipal, industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors since 2009, BGC WWS provides superior quality, efficiency, and timely performance to all our clientele. We also offer custom fabrication services for any atypical projects, with the capacity to provide complete design-build services.

The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) 100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!