Estimator 1 - Roadguard
Estimator 1 - Roadguard
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Job Description
Overview
Are you an Estimator ready for an exhilarating new chapter Look no further! RoadGuard a trailblazing unit of Geostabilization International is on the hunt for dynamic talent like you. As a gamechanger in the road safety industry were transforming the landscape by expanding traditional Guardrail Fencing and Signage businesses into major regional and national powerhouses. This is your chance to jump in at the ground level and drive our ambitious growth making a real impact in a rapidly evolving field. Dont miss out on the opportunity to shape the future of road safety with us!
While being a trailblazing unit we are steeped in the unique culture of GSI. It is fastpaced family oriented innovative & decidedly uncorporate. The mindset is geared towards constant challenges and will suit people who are driven to succeed not afraid to make decisions and those courageous and resilient enough to find their own way. If you believe that good enough isnt good enough this is the place for you.
Responsibilities
- Reviews drawings and specifications from Contract Documents (RFP Specifications) to determine quantities and to calculate pricing.
- Communicates solicits and interacts with subcontractors in various trades to obtain pricing for projects.
- Determines quantities of materials in various trades
- Attends prebid meetings and site visits to assess the conditions of the site or existing building as necessary.
- Solicits and receives bids reviewing for scopes of work and pricing for completeness.
- Communicates with bidders for final overview and assures completeness of bid prior to inclusion in an estimate or bid.
- Reviews drawings and specifications for assigned portions of Preconstruction Projects to calculate budgets from schematic through final construction documents as assigned.
- Communicates with team members and others as required regarding scopes pricing construction details etc.
- Performs detailed takeoff for selfperformed work
- Prices work as required to budget for most trades.
- Prepares TakeOffs and prices selfperform work on assigned trades.
- Provides complete estimates on assigned trades.
- Develops strategies to pursue estimate and win competitive bids.
- Ability to budget work without 100 of documentation; conceptually budget visualize and plan a project.
- Attends kickoff meeting with Estimators Project Manager and Superintendents.
- Participates in presentations to owners and architects as needed.
- Purchases/buys subcontractors and suppliers to perform work for the company.
- Presents estimates and/or a portion of an estimate to both internal team members and also external owners and architects.
- Develops ability to evaluate projects and suggests possible alternatives to increase project profit or efficiency
Qualifications
Everyone at RoadGuard exercises honesty integrity and respect with all clients and coworkers communicates effectively with coworkers and clients works with accuracy efficiency and attention to detail works safely in compliance with all safety policies respects the work environment and exercises initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help coworkers when possible.
Perform such other duties and functions as required from time to time.
Basic Qualifications
- 35 years of construction estimating experience
- Bachelors degree
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with contractors and fellow employees.
- Understands various heavy civil construction types including earthwork formwork reinforced concrete shotcrete drainage foundations retaining structures etc.
- Has an understanding of construction management architecture or engineering.
- Understands different trades required to estimate and construct heavy civil infrastructure. Understands the scopes of work and work between scopes.
- Ability to make presentations.
- Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business plan objectives.
- Valid drivers license.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office & Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred in engineering construction technology or architecture
- A PE CE or CM certification
- Experience estimating heavy civil infrastructure preferred.
Experience with estimating software (B2W preferred).
Compensation Range: $70000 $80000 DOE
Employment Type
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