Estimator- Underground Utilities

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Estimator will develop relationships, prioritize bid requests, and prepare competitive bid proposals to maintain the company workload requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review bid documents, communicate with suppliers, and prepare competitive bid packages to meet company workload goals.
• Review construction plans, communicate with Clients and Engineers to execute a set plan to exceed customer expectations.
• Meets and collaborates with clients, engineers, and other staff to understand the estimates and project requirements being developed.
• Drafts cost estimates for projects based on data analysis and research; distributes reports to engineers, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Prepares reports from past production data and make recommendations based on findings.
• Identifies the pricing structure required for projects to sell at identified profit goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.   

Required Skills/Abilities:

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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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  Extensive knowledge of cost accounting principles.
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  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to create forecasts based on financial data.
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  Proficient with estimating and accounting software.
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  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

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  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
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  Two years of underground utility construction estimating experience required.
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  Two years of field construction or project management experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

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  Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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  Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.