Estimator

Company: Pave America
Location: Manassas
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Finley Asphalt & Concrete, a reputable company in Northern and Central Virginia in business for over 50 years, is in search of an Estimator. The Senior Estimator works closely with management, operations, and the estimating team in the review of project plans, requirements, and specifications. The Estimator shall have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs, and engineering principles. The Estimator must be confident working with estimating teams on projects of varying sizes and generating comprehensive proposals and budgets. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: --- Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of services and pricing structure provided by upper management. --- Coordinate the receipt of bid documents and the submission of the bid proposals with the project/estimating coordinators. --- Coordinate with project management the preparation of a detailed scope of work. --- Regularly meet with management to review weekly estimating/project management progress and to review the estimating calendar. --- Identifies project labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, written specifications and related documents. --- Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to understand the project scope. --- Evaluate subcontractor bids to bid documents and plans to ensure that the full scope of work was considered. --- Calculate costs of subcontract labor, general conditions, and materials. --- Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors, clients, and subcontractors. --- Manage bid pricing from all vendors and prepare detailed cost analysis. --- Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades. --- Assist operations and purchasing departments with change orders and proposal development. --- Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y-sheets, reviewing proposals and coordinating with subcontractors. Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes): --- Ability to read plans and specifications and translate them into estimates. --- BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field preferred --- Experience estimating commercial construction projects preferred. --- Ability to communicate collaboratively; team player and balanced in approach. --- Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task. --- Experience working with commercial or civil construction projects. --- Advanced computer skills with estimating software. Physical Requirements : (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly) Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally Physical Demands : Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely Working Conditions : Low temperatures: Rarely High temperatures: Occasionally Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally Noisy environments: Occasionally Hazardous conditions: Rarely Shift work, to include overnight work: Never Frequent overtime, including weekends: Never Office environment: Constantly Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Bonus/Commission: No

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