Estimator - Water/Wastewater

Job Purpose

To analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation in order to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, and/or services while applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principals, and processes.

Roles, Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Affirms cost effectiveness of projects and tracks actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Confers with engineers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Consults with clients, vendors, and construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Reviews material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• May specialize according to particular service performed, type or product manufactured, or phase of work involved, such as tools and fixture costs, production costs, construction costs, or material costs.
• Participates in weekly Management staff meetings.
• Visits project sites prior to bid and during construction.
• Develops long-term plans and programs to evaluate work accomplishments.
• Participates in marketing HCC services with owners, developers, and other general contractors.
• Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures. Communicates and encourages all applicable safety policies and procedures with employees. Enforces all applicable safety policies and procedures with employees.

Work Qualifications

• Rates information using standards, which can be measured or checked.
• Looks at flat drawings or pictures and understands how they would look as solid objects.
• Willing to work long hours, and willing to assume a high level of responsibility.
• Demonstrates good people skills, oral and written communication skills, and a sound technical background in construction technology.
• Knowledge of construction equipment and government requirements.
• Good background in mathematics, including algebra and geometry, drafting, and blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Skilled at creating proposals that are neat, accurate, and well-presented.
• Knowledge of the client market.
• Approaches work in a meticulous, thorough, and detailed manner.
• Can be trusted to maintain confidentiality and adhere to company values.
• Presents a positive image that reflects well on the organization.
• Prioritizes work to meet goals or deadlines.
• Possesses a valid Drivers License.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering; AND,
• Minimum five (5) years in related field; OR,
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical/Telemedicine
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• Health and Wellness Programs
• PTO
• Holiday
• Company Vehicle