Estimator III Paving

Description

Position Summary: Responsible for accurately pricing and estimating asphalt paving work with an emphasis in the commercial sector along with other market segments including residential, small commercial and municipal DOT jobs. Responsible for managing all aspects of paving contracts including contract administration, subcontractor coordination/payment, job cost tracking collections and project close out. Develop a strong customer base through customer relations and negotiating skills.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Researches, identifies and executes on new jobs to bid, determining bonding licensing and permitting requirements and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job
• Solicits proposals from subcontractors and assists in managing them through all phases of the project
• Creates and delivers project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials and subcontractor pricing
• Reviews contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to execution
• Produces and submits pre-construction materials, ensuring accuracy and completion of all necessary items to start work on a project once the contract has been executed
• Procures and manages subcontractors and materials, completes quality take offs, and verifies supply quantities
• Communicates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders, including (but not limited to) fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel
• Oversees accuracy of all daily tracking requirements, which includes complete and accurate reporting using enterprise resource planning systems and excel spreadsheets as well as cost accounting, review, and forecasting including billing, A/R and A/P functions
• Invoices customers for work completed in a pay period, managing margins on projects, approving subcontractor pay applications, submitting cost to completes on projects each month, and managing all change order work
• Audits project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted and the project meets all applicable standards
• Acts as a resources for those less experienced on the team

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience required
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Very strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers. Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, budgeting software and scheduling software. Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment. Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies. Ability to resolve conflicts and job-related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner. Ability to manage time, tasks and resources on multiple operations effectively and efficiently. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekend hours. Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $112,000 - $140,000 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary).

Schedule

This role is eligible for our annual bonus program. Bonuses awarded under this program are determined based on the performance of the organization and the employee. In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

About the Company

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.