Estimator (Heavy Civil)

Haydon Construction Estimating Services

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long-lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all-in-one construction solutions including: Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling. Haydon's unique full-service structure for all major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction and the best overall value on projects. Haydon offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions. This includes Earthscapes, a full-service landscaping division, Origin, a modeling and design subsidiary, Desert Infrastructure Services, a manhole rehabilitation services subsidiary, and Omni Electric, an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company. Whether it's the roads we drive on or the buildings we work, shop, learn, play and receive care in, Haydon is the one contractor that serves the entire spectrum of the construction industry and it does so with heart. The company employs quality, passionate people, innovative technology, an open mind and a can-do attitude to construct projects that serve our entire community.

Summary

Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work and all types of contracts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.

Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

Support other department personnel as required may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.

May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.

Competencies

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Benefits at Haydon/Earthscapes

Health Options:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Critical Illness, Hospital, Accident
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Infertility Treatment Coverage

Worklife Balance Professional Development Teamwork / Camaraderie Retirement Planning

EEO Statement

Haydon Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Visa and Sponsorship

Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Except where expressly indicated in the job posting, the company is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.