Civil Estimator at Jobot
Tucson, AZ 85714
About the Job
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brenda Herbas
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Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
Based in Tucson, AZ we are a $3B nationwide construction company specializing in Heavy Civil Construction that goes above and beyond for our clients. We serve the nation in several key areas: Transportation, Federal, Pavement, Power, Industrial, Water, Commercial, Environmental, and Tunneling. Our core values are centered around our people and our clients. We believe that putting your employees first is not only the right thing to do, but it also gives us the competitive edge to ensure our clients have an excellent experience!
Why join us?
Do you want to build the most state of the art projects? We do too!
Job Details
General Summary
This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects to ensure is a responsive bidder.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Create and promote, in his/her organization, the ability to recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential adverse effects to the environment due to operations, and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules, and mitigate the effects of operations
Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the effect of quality on all operations, and takes steps necessary to provide a product or service that is a source of pride for our workers, and pleasing to our customers
Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
Review “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.
Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate.
Analyze and evaluate bidding risks, strategies and present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Analyze competition and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.
Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction.
Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
Work Experience
7+ years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
4+ years estimating experience
DOT experience is a bonus
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.
Advanced knowledge of Estimating software.
Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles
Advanced knowledge of construction principles
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
Based in Tucson, AZ we are a $3B nationwide construction company specializing in Heavy Civil Construction that goes above and beyond for our clients. We serve the nation in several key areas: Transportation, Federal, Pavement, Power, Industrial, Water, Commercial, Environmental, and Tunneling. Our core values are centered around our people and our clients. We believe that putting your employees first is not only the right thing to do, but it also gives us the competitive edge to ensure our clients have an excellent experience!
Why join us?
Do you want to build the most state of the art projects? We do too!
- Competitive Base Salary!
- Competitive Bonus Package!
- Extremely Competitive Benefits Package!
- Flexible Work Schedules!
- Company Truck/Truck Allowance!
- Accelerated Career Growth!
Job Details
General Summary
This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects to ensure is a responsive bidder.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Create and promote, in his/her organization, the ability to recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential adverse effects to the environment due to operations, and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules, and mitigate the effects of operations
Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the effect of quality on all operations, and takes steps necessary to provide a product or service that is a source of pride for our workers, and pleasing to our customers
Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
Review “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.
Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate.
Analyze and evaluate bidding risks, strategies and present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Analyze competition and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.
Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction.
Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
Work Experience
7+ years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
4+ years estimating experience
DOT experience is a bonus
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.
Advanced knowledge of Estimating software.
Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles
Advanced knowledge of construction principles
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
100,000 - 150,000 /year