Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Cornerstone Barricades, Inc. is a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) service provider based in Gainesville, FL. With over 20+ years of experience working for and with the Florida Department of Transportation, our high experienced staff specializes in road construction safety. Our Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification enables our firm to provide superior MOT services, including designing, installation, maintenance, and equipment rental.

We are looking for an estimator to join our present estimating team who places safety and excellence in work product as priority.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a hardworking  Estimator  to join our team! As an estimator, your main responsibility will be to estimate work of particular projects by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. The Estimator Position works closely with Project Managers and our Contracts Compliance department  to determine the costs associated with completing the scope of work in a tender. This position is responsible for completing quantity take-offs, preparing cost estimates, organizing bid bonds, communicating with sub trades to determine the financial needs of completing a project.

Construction Estimator duties and responsibilities

• Assess the type of tender, client and closing date of tender to determine prioritization of all tenders.
• Analyze drawing, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates. 
• When necessary, refer to previous projects of similar nature for cost comparison. 
• Use Mathematical equations to determine the quantity of material needed by calculating width, length, depth and density. 
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the scope for specific skills assigned. 
• Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing. 
• Coordinates with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
• Acts as a resource to project management during the award / start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction;
• Reviews budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required. Seeks input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures; 
• Acts as a resource for project management by providing cost information and developing cost estimates for changes in the work, during different construction phases; 
• Other Estimating duties as required.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. 
• Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Assembles bid-files including all development information that was utilized in preparation of the estimates. 
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate contact information for suppliers, sub-contractors and clients. 
• Deliver bids on time for tenders closing. 
• Other administrative duties as required

Qualifications

Education, Training and Certifications 

• Preferred  2 – 3 year Technical Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology 
• Class 5 Drivers License. 

Work Experience 

• 2 or more years’ experience in civil construction, preferably in operations. 

Technical Knowledge 

• Estimating and Project Management Skills 
• Supervisory skills  Beginner to intermediate Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Word, Project, Outlook
• Intermediate computer skills 
• Comprehensive mathematical skills