Construction Estimator III- DEHE Construction Field Operations

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.


ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska's second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation's largest state.


Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Eleven Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Under specific to limited direction depending on the level, provides construction cost estimates for the various stages of construction projects resulting in a budgetary cost estimate for all construction work. Develop job cost history for construction and provide quality assurance. Develop and maintain professional relationships within the Engineering services group.

Responsibilities:

Construction Estimator I
Assist in developing estimated construction costs during all design phases; conceptual, 35%, 65%, and 95% drawings submittals as requested. Assists in development of parametric models based on historical project data. Assists and documents project close out cost analysis; comparing final project cost to base budget estimate plus any budget modifications. Supports the department with ongoing development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases.

Construction Estimator II,III, & III
Produce cost estimates and cost estimate back up information consisting of, but not limited to, vendor quote gathering, material takeoffs, material costs, construction man-hours, man-hour costs, numbers and type of construction personnel, construction equipment costs, tools and consumables costs, living quarters costs, site transportation equipment, etc., heavy equipment mechanic costs, and transportation costs for all the above
Follow a systematic process for cost estimation based on design drawings and specifications, utilizing the latest materials cost, historical information and project information.
Coordinates with Project Management and Design team concerning any additional/clarifying information required for the cost estimates.

Construction Estimator IV
Serves as the lead estimator and contact for internal and external customers on assigned projects and communicates with functional area manager regarding status of projects.
Provides supervision, guidance and mentorship to estimating staff.
Coordinates with functional area manager to develop goals, priorities, assigning tasks and projects for Construction Estimators I-III.

All
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Knowledge of reading, comprehending and communicating technical information to others using documents, drawings and interpersonal skills effectively.
• Knowledge and ability to read engineering plans, contracts, and material specifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards as applicable to the construction industry.
• Knowledge of construction cost estimates, materials, methods, tools, construction management and project scheduling.
• Knowledge of applicable building and trades codes, formal training and experience in construction project management, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Knowledge in field construction techniques, labor and equipment requirements.
• Knowledge of Excel, using formulas and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of computer software, including; Construction Scheduling and Cost Estimating applications.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in learning other software for use in tracking and cost estimating.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or construction-related field. Certification in construction related field and progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Construction Estimator I
Non-supervisory - Two (2) years professional work experience in the construction estimating field an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory - None.

Construction Estimator II
Non-supervisory - Five (5) professional work experience in the construction estimating field an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory - None.

Construction Estimator III
Non-supervisory - Eight (8) years professional work experience in the construction estimating field an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. INCLUDING two (2) years' experience in Alaska.
AND
Supervisory - None.

Construction Estimator IV
Non-supervisory - Ten (10) years of experience in the engineering, construction/project administration or construction/project management field, OF WHICH four (4) years construction/project experience in Alaska. An equivvalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
AND
Supervisory - Two (2) years involving employee supervision.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

• Bush Alaska and arctic experience.
• Understanding of estimating processes, including quality take-offs.
• Preferred past use of Oracle P6, Hard Dollar.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Estimator III & IV

• Mechanical or Electrical Administrator certificate.
• Plumber or Electrician Certificate of Fitness.
• American Institute of Constructors (AIC) "Certified Associate Constructor" or "Certified Professional Constructor".
• Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) "Certified Construction Manager".

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.