Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Estimator Position Needed for General Contractor

A General Contractor that engaged in construction of roads, sewers, water mains, and bridges in the Northeast, Ohio area is seeking an individual in the position as an estimator.

This position includes working in a team environment undertaking the following task:

· Estimating the cost of projects (or portions of a project) for bidding purposes

· Research materials, equipment, and labor cost

· Assess the level of risk on a project

· Analyze data such as production rates, equipment and material cost

· Calculate the quantity of both bid items and materials items from the construction drawings

· Visit and observe the job sights

· Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and co-workers including filed personnel

· Attend bid lettings

· Attend pre-construction meetings and progress meetings

· Preform calculations accurately

· Prepare correspondence

This position includes assisting with project managers and the field personnel with the following task:

· Material Submittals

· Scheduling

· Subcontract Agreements and Purchase Orders

· Force Accounts

· Change Orders

· RFI’s (Request for Information)

· Correspondence

· Progress meetings

· Verify invoices

· Take-off quantities

· Contacting subcontractors and suppliers

· Field measurements

· Work with HCSS Heavy Bid & Heavy Job programs

This position requires excellence in the following skills :

· Organizational

· Written and Verbal

· Attention to detail

· Time management

· Negotiating

· Ability to work under pressure

· Good Listening skills

· Willing to learn