Junior Utilities Estimator

Under the Lead Estimator supervision this person will assist in preparing cost estimates for construction projects in bidding on or determining price of products materials etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the lead estimator in preparing estimates used by management for purposes such as planning organizing and scheduling work.
Collaborates with lead estimator to meet all bid dates and deadlines.
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Consult with clients vendors personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time cost materials and labor estimates.
Confer with engineers architects owners contractors and subcontractors on changes and
adjustments to cost estimates.
Assess cost effectiveness of products projects or services tracking actual costs relative to bids as
the project develops.
Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
Maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations with guidance from the Lead Estimator.
Maintain a directory of suppliers contractors and subcontractors with guidance from the Lead
Estimator.
Provide Lead Estimator details on material and labor requirements in relation to costeffectiveness in producing or purchasing components.
Visit site and record information about access drainage and topography and availability of utility
services.
Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to reduce
cost


Supervisory:

This position does not oversee staff.


Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.


Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required. At least 6 months in the industry required. Experience as an estimator preferred.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

Agtek software experience. Other industry software experience a plus.
Excellent analytical skills
Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail