Estimator

About the role

Razorback LLC is a certified General Contractor specializing in government contracts, with a primary focus on water infrastructure projects. At Razorback LLC we’re building a legacy of excellence in the construction industry. With a commitment to quality, efficiency, and innovation, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier projects and fostering long-term relationships with our clients and partners. We are looking for an Estimator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and shares our commitment to continuous improvement.

Position overview

The Estimator role is responsible for collecting and evaluating company data in order to estimate the costs, resources, and labor needed to perform services through research, gathering quotes, preparing reports, and monitoring data. The Estimator is a direct contributor to the company's profitability by ensuring the execution of complete and accurate estimates.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Effectively works with project developers, subcontractors, clients, and office personnel and simultaneously manages various tasks
• Manages the timely, efficient, and accurate pricing of the bid package
• Performs plan and specification analysis to assure accuracy
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Researches and computes costs by analyzing labor, material, transport, equipment, and time requirements
• Solves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Actively works with the bid team to design successful bid strategies. Assists in bid preparation and ensures customers receive quotations promptly, tracks and monitors competitor pricing to determine the market value of bids
• Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors
• Getting quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame
• Assessing the risk levels associated with a project
• Preparing and submitting quotations and details of costs for work to be done
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications
• Responsible for abiding by all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the employee handbook, safe work practices, etc.
• Performing all other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior Career Level: Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. 5-8 years of experience specific to bid preparation, sales, or construction; certification is required in some areas or a combination of MS/MA and two or more years Analyzing Information, Estimating, Planning, Reporting Research Results, Strategic Planning, Requirements Analysis experience preferred
• Entry Level: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED with three to six months related experience and/or training in the related discipline. A one-year certificate from college or technical school is preferred. Still, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered, knowledge of general business principles and processes, quality standards for services, and coordination of resources
• Valid and unencumbered state Driver's License

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Paid time off & Holidays

Schedule

Monday to Friday