Estimator

We need to output HTML fragment with sections only where there is real content. Use

for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to parse the posting. The posting includes: "We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team. This position will be primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and estimating projects as directed by the Senior Estimator in charge of the project." That's about the role. Then there is a block about Vision, Mission, Core Values. That's company info; maybe part of About the role? Could be separate but not a required heading. We could include under About the role. Then "Essential Functions" list of duties. That's responsibilities. Then "Expected Outcomes" maybe also responsibilities or outcomes; could be part of responsibilities. Then "Essential Skills And Experience" list: that's qualifications/skills. Then later: "If you are interested ... We are always trying to stay a step ahead..." that's more about company culture; could be part of About the role or maybe Benefits? Not specific benefits. Then: "In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow." That mentions benefits and wages but not specific details. The rule: do NOT create Benefits/Pay/Schedule sections unless posting actually states them. It mentions competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package but no specifics. Should we include Benefits? It says "comprehensive benefits package" but no detail. The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state "competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package". That is a statement about benefits and pay, albeit vague. Is that enough? The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state them, albeit generically. So we could include a Benefits section with that sentence? But we must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". This is not filler; it's a statement. However, we need to preserve ALL substantive information; we cannot invent or summarize away detail. The statement is generic but it's there. So we could include a Benefits section with that sentence. Pay: "competitive wages" is also generic. Could include Pay section with that sentence. However, we should prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Might combine Pay and Benefits into one? But headings are predefined; we could choose to include only Benefits (since it mentions both wages and benefits). But Pay heading would be redundant if we already have Benefits covering wages. The rule: Use headings only when posting has real, specific content for it. The posting mentions "competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package". That's both pay and benefits. Could we put that under Benefits? It mentions wages too, but it's okay. Or we could have both Pay and Benefits sections each with that sentence? That would be duplicative. Better to have one Benefits section that includes both wages and benefits. But the heading "Benefits" is appropriate; we can include the sentence about competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package. Pay heading would be thin (just "competitive wages") maybe not needed. Schedule: not mentioned. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe Qualifications), Skills. Could also have Qualifications separate from Skills? The posting has "Essential Skills And Experience" which includes education, experience, software, knowledge, skills. That could be split into Requirements (education/experience) and Skills (technical/soft). But we can keep as one section maybe "Requirements" or "Skills". The instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements/Skills (combined), Benefits. Let's extract content. About the role: combine first paragraph and Vision/Mission/Core Values block. Responsibilities: Essential Functions list + Expected Outcomes list. Requirements/Skills: Essential Skills And Experience list. Benefits: sentence about competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package + opportunities to learn, develop and grow. We must not include boilerplate like Equal Opportunity Employer, etc. Remove that. Now format. Use

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  for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep each bullet point as is. Let's copy the Essential Functions bullet points (they are sentences separated by semicolons? Actually they are separated by line breaks? In the text they are separated by spaces? Let's extract: Essential Functions Reviews specifications, drawings and attends pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate Investigates site conditions before bidding, identifying the waste area, borrow area, and dumpsites Reviews design options and recommends the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials Uses historical unit price and productivity data Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures Determines and understands critical path schedule and sequence of work Investigates value engineering options Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work; prices individual work items Reviews terms and conditions of subcontractor and vendor quotes; serves as liaison with subcontractors and vendors during the bidding process Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers Reviews all pricing with the Senior Estimator and Director of Estimating Provides technical support to personnel preparing estimates for assigned bids Sets up budgets Participates in presentations to clients (if required) Visits project sites to observe construction methods Ensures all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures Maintains skills for software tools and technology utilized Participates in project hand-off meetings; attends meetings with supplies and subs (as needed) Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values, and goals Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction Expected Outcomes Assigned estimates are completed and on time, and done so in a professional and competitive manner Estimates are accurate and consider risk factors and construction methods Completed projects, utilizing assigned estimates, were profitable Positive Company image is made with clients, potential clients, vendors and subcontractors Good working relationships with subcontractors, maintaining ethical standards We need to keep these as list items. Now Essential Skills And Experience: 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or related experience 1-4 years estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 4 years estimating experience in similar construction); basic CPM scheduling skills Experience with estimating software, Timberline, On-Screen Take-off, etc. Extensive knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and accounts required Advanced math and computer skills Excellent communication skills, both oral and written We need to keep each as list item. Now Benefits/Pay: "In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow." Also earlier: "We are always trying to stay a step ahead of emerging trends in the industry. Every employee is part of the process and part of our success. DEW's philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring the best of themselves to work every day." That's more about culture but could be part of About the role. We'll incorporate that into About the role paragraph. Now About the role paragraph: combine: "We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team. This position will be primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and estimating projects as directed by the Senior Estimator in charge of the project." Then Vision/Mission/Core Values block: we need to preserve all that text. It's a bit long. We'll include as a paragraph(s). Could be multiple

  tags. We must not repeat the job title as a heading. Now output HTML fragment. Let's craft:

  About the role

  We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team. This position will be primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and estimating projects as directed by the Senior Estimator in charge of the project.

  DEW’s Vision, Mission, And Core Values Vision Statement: To be the go-to construction partner known for our unwavering commitment to the success of every project.Mission Statement: To build a team of professionals who share our core values and foster a culture where everyone can thrive and grow together.Core Values:Optimism: We share a positive mindset, believing in opportunities over obstacles.Initiative: We are self-motivated, proactive problem solvers.Accountability: We are committed to a culture of ownership, personal accountability, and safety. DEW’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values are explicitly integrated into our daily decision-making, leadership behaviors, employee training, performance evaluations, and company culture. We use them as a guiding principle for all activities and hold employees accountable for upholding them, essentially making them a tangible part of the company's identity and operations. Our aim is to ensure we are aware of these guiding principles and feel motivated and encouraged to continue integrating them into our daily lives.

  In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow. DEW's philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring the best of themselves to work every day. We are always trying to stay a step ahead of emerging trends in the industry. Every employee is part of the process and part of our success.

  That covers About the role. Now Responsibilities:

  Responsibilities

  • Reviews specifications, drawings and attends pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate
  • Investigates site conditions before bidding, identifying the waste area, borrow area, and dumpsites
  • Reviews design options and recommends the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
  • Uses historical unit price and productivity data
  • Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures
  • Determines and understands critical path schedule and sequence of work
  • Investigates value engineering options
  • Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work; prices individual work items
  • Reviews terms and conditions of subcontractor and vendor quotes; serves as liaison with subcontractors and vendors during the bidding process
  • Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers
  • Reviews all pricing with the Senior Estimator and Director of Estimating
  • Provides technical support to personnel preparing estimates for assigned bids
  • Sets up budgets
  • Participates in presentations to clients (if required)
  • Visits project sites to observe construction methods
  • Ensures all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
  • Maintains skills for software tools and technology utilized
  • Participates in project hand-off meetings; attends meetings with supplies and subs (as needed)
  • Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values, and goals
  • Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

  Expected Outcomes:

  • Assigned estimates are completed and on time, and done so in a professional and competitive manner
  • Estimates are accurate and consider risk factors and construction methods
  • Completed projects, utilizing assigned estimates, were profitable
  • Positive Company image is made with clients, potential clients, vendors and subcontractors
  • Good working relationships with subcontractors, maintaining ethical standards
  We could combine Expected Outcomes as part of Responsibilities; but we already have a separate list. Could keep as part of Responsibilities section. Now Requirements/Skills:

  Requirements

  • 4-year engineering degree