Utility Division Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Utility Division Estimator

Sanford Contractors is one of North Carolina's most experienced providers of construction services for commercial, residential, industrial, municipal, and state projects. In operation since 1969, we've seen tremendous change and there have been countless advances in materials, technologies and equipment. But some things haven't changed at all. We're still a family-owned and operated business. We're still committed to excellence – to completing projects to the highest possible levels of quality, and we're committed more than ever to the team members that make this company who we are today. Team member must have the ability to organize as well as prioritize and pay attention to detail. Team Member must have the actions and appearance that represents the Sanford Contractors, Inc. brand at all times.

Core Competencies:

Organizing and prioritizing

Attention to detail and accuracy

Relationship building skills

Work effectively within a team

Discretion

Judgment

Communication skills

Information management skills

Problem-solving skills

Read and interpret plans/specs/regulations

Proficient in calculations and data entry

Economic evaluation skills to determine best value

Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software

Working knowledge of MS Office programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

Core Duties:

Lead by example

Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times

Be willing to go the extra mile with surges in workloads

Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice

Willingness to work hours as required

Excellent communication and written skills

Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind

Always represent yourself and the company in a professional manner

Review advertisements for bid opportunities

Review and be familiar with project specifications

Review and understand Bid documents

Perform utility takeoffs with high degree of detail and accuracy

Proof plans for conflicts and constructability concerns, communicate these to the appropriate parties

Having familiarity with AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)

Solicit Material quotes in a timely manner

Analyze Material Quotes (prices/specifications)

Complete accurate bids/budgets on projects in a timely manner

Assist with preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts

Assist with collecting and reviewing submittal information

After purchase orders are submitted, track material delivery, lead time and production of materials for delivery to the project

Coordinate delivery of materials to project

Provide project package to Superintendent prior to in-house preconstruction meeting

Assist with communicating production goals to team members in the field

Assist project manager and superintendent with processing change orders and tracking them until they are finalized

Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules

Education/Training/Certification:

3-5+ years' experience estimating Utilities for the construction industry (Preferred)

BS Degree in Design/Civil Engineering/Construction Management (Preferred)

Trenching and Shoring Competent Person (Preferred)

First Aid/CPR (Preferred)

Experience with Heavy Bid (or similar software) - preferred

Experience with Planswift (or similar software) - preferred

Experience with Microsoft Project (or similar software) - preferred

Benefits:

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• Direct Deposit

* Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer