Estimator

Job Summary

The Estimator will bring experience in estimating civil, utility, or other wet/dry projects specifically. They will play a key role in helping the company acquire new projects, contracts, and secure existing contracts by competitively bidding in the market as well as providing unit cost analysis, support, and budgeting for our core customers primarily within wet and dry utility work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project and Contract Assessment
  Experience bidding public works/municipal projects.
  Review project plans, scopes, specifications, and technical requirements.
  Understand contractual requirements and how to estimate excavations requiring shoring.
  Assist in preparing RFIs, material submittals, and project schedules.

• Material and Labor Costs
  Estimating experience that includes bidding public works/municipals
  Be familiar with current labor and material costs for the markets and areas where work will be performed.
  Identify and quantify cost factors (crew size/make-up, equipment needs, materials, subcontractors, etc.) in potential bids/projects.

• Cost Estimation Software
  Proficiency in using estimating programs such as HCSS, Bid2Win, or Hard Dollar.
  Ability to generate pre-bid schedules using Excel, MS Project, or Primavera.
  Utilize specialized software to assist in efficiently creating accurate cost estimates for review by management.

• Subcontractor Bids
  Ability to analyze and incorporate subcontractor bids into estimates.
  Experience collaborating with subcontractors to validate scope and pricing.
  Gather and evaluate bids and proposals from subcontractors.
  Communicate effectively with subcontractors their scopes, responsibilities, and timelines.

• Client/Customer Communication
  Interact professionally and timely with clients and agencies to discuss estimates, cost breakdowns and schedule.
  Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks.

• Competitive Analysis
  Understand and research market trends and competitor pricing.

• Risk Assessment
  Evaluate potential risks and uncertainties associated with project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
  Communicate those risks with senior management during bid and contract review.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 4-year degree or comparable work experience. Experience in underground construction (water, sewer, storm drain, dry utilities, etc.) is required.

• Certificates/Licenses: valid driver’s license in good standings (must be 18 years of age or older to operate a company vehicle).

• Computer Skills: experience in estimating software.

• Interpersonal Skills: strong analytical, written, and communication skills. Detail oriented, self-motivated, and coachable. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with other employees, members of management, clients, agencies, and the general public.

• Leadership: ability to coach and mentor others.

• Mathematical Skills: ability to complete construction related calculations, take measurements, material quantities, etc.

• Organization and Planning: ability to read and interpret specifications and improvement plans. Ability to manage individual priorities, work activities, and manage multiple projects at any given time.

• Problem Solving: ability to use a systematic approach to solve problems and evaluate alternative solutions.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

• Hearing adequate to perform job duties in person.

• Able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.

• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties and respond to dangerous situations.

• Frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, pushing, and pulling.

• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and other electronic devices. Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Able to safely ascend or descend step ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.

• Adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds in all directions without assistance.

• May work in areas where hazardous substances are present.

• Able to safely ascend and descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and scaffolds.

• Able to work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.

• Able to position oneself in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, and tunnels.

• Able to position oneself in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, and tunnels.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

• Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the shift.

• Able to work in the sun, heat, wet, dry, dirty, and dusty conditions.

Salary

• Fresno: $112,300/year – $157,300/year

• Campbell: $128,600/year – $182,200/year

• Concord: $128,600/year – $182,200/year

• Hayward: $128,600/year – $182,200/year

• Redwood City: $128,600/year – $182,200/year

Benefits

• Opportunity to be an owner in the company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) with discounted price.

• Company vehicle/fuel card for business use

• Annual performance bonus opportunities.

• Generous PTO policy.

• 5 group health insurance plans: 2 with HSAs; company pays 95% of employee premium and 85% of dependent premium for Blue Shield Plans, and 95% of the premium for employee and dependents for Kaiser Plans.