Estimator

About the role

Griffith Company is seeking experienced estimators to join our Alternative Delivery team. This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely estimates for both private and public works projects.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of work
• Attend pre-bid meetings
• Oversee the good faith effort process and communicate the DBE requirements to the estimating team
• Cook up bid preparation requirements with the Contract Administrator
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required, and report findings to Chief Estimator and Division Manager
• Track work history
• Coordinate pre-bid RFI’s prior to specification cutoff date
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete take off of scope of work
• Cook up bid preparation effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figures
• Monitor post bid submission dates towards contract procurement
• Ensure proper project handoff if project is taken over by another PM/Team
• Coordinate scope of work with other Griffith Division and subcontractors
• Interface with Owner and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility
• Draft subcontract agreements and coordinate subcontract and purchase order administration
• Prepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and assist in preliminary project schedules
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc
• Mentor and manage Junior Estimators and Interns as assigned
• Take an active role in managing Owner relations/business development
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience
• Minimum 3 years of estimating for heavy civil projects (e.g. highway, rail, underground, paving, materials manufacturing, bridge and airport infrastructure)
• Experience estimating alternative delivery projects is a plus

Qualifications

• Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability
• Proficient in understanding staging/phasing and project scope
• Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required
• Mastery of Bid2Win Estimating software
• Mastery of Blue Beam, Agtek, and Sketch up
• Mastery of the process of reading plans and specifications
• Mastery of the process of doing takeoffs
• Understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead
• Mastery of Primavera P6, SureTrak, MS Project
• Familiarity with Contract Accounting
• Understanding of critical path and track delays
• Valid driver’s license

Skills

• Collaboration Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Results Driven
• Process Oriented
• Analysis/Solution Driven
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Negotiation
• Organization Skills
• Applied Mathematical Skills

Physical Demands

• Sit
• Stand and walk at jobsites
• Lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $150,000

Schedule

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.