Estimator

Responsibilities

• Review and clarify proposals, negotiate projects
• Complete estimates including bid documents, determine the project’s scope, and evaluate special conditions affecting the proposal
• Collaborate with the Operations Department to ensure the accuracy of quotes
• Track and manage estimates in TCR
• Prepare estimates based on time, labor requirements, equipment costs, and specifications
• Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate people
• Obtain and track offers and quotes from subcontractors or vendors
• Prepare preliminary schedules for all successfully awarded projects
• Manage multiple projects estimates simultaneously
• Develop relationships with current and potential customers in a sale capacity
• (Mainly calls) Attend external pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work
• Determine key variables for cost and other estimates
• Verify the customer quote and work with the Operations Team to ensure the customer is provided with a quote
• Gain technical knowledge required for all aspects of traffic control, and AWP Safety products to present to client
• Comply with all aspects of traffic control as governed by standards of local, state, and federal agencies
• Develop traffic control plans
• Attend regular customer lunches to build and maintain the relationship

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• 2 or 4-year college degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 1-year construction industry experience preferred
• Organized with an intense focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to develop, foster, and manage customer relationships
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Excel, Word)
• Experience with Salesforce software preferred
• Knowledge of DOT M&S Standards and MUTCD a plus