Estimator- Heavy Civil - Gpac
Orlando, FL
About the Job
Estimator-Heavy Civil
Our Client is currently seeking a skilled and results oriented Estimator to be part of our growing team. The Estimator will report to the Estimator and work closely with and support the estimating team. This role will interact with a variety of staff at all levels and uphold a high
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Estimator’s primary responsibility is to support and assist the Estimating Team in preparation of bids and estimates by performing quantity take-offs, data input, product research, and subcontractor acquisition.
- Participates in estimate strategy planning.
- Performs quantity take-offs.
- Provides verification of take-offs by support staff.
- HCSS estimate entry.
- Assists in HCSS database administration.
- Participates in bid review processes.
- Familiarity with subcontractor acquisition, scope verification, and negotiation.
- Provides product research and data input.
- Attends client pre-bid meetings and job showings, visit job sites, and maintains a record of all verbal information disseminated by the client during the pre-bid meeting and job showing.
- Has the ability to explain details behind each estimate, including the basis of the man-hours allocated for each task, personnel resources needed to execute each task, etc.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
- Displays superior written and oral communication skills.
- Employs effective listening skills.
- Develops tactful and professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse personnel.
- Conducts business with 100% integrity and professionalism.
- Occasional travel to job sites for pre-bid conferences required.
- Other Duties that may be assigned
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- B.S. in Construction or Engineering related degree or commensurate practical experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in estimating role.
- Experience in construction project management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- HCSS heavy bid experience required.
- Agtek experience.
- Ability to perform detailed take-offs for the following work types: CIP & Precast Concrete, Structural, Earth Work, Utilities, and Mechanical Process.
- Familiar with reading heavy civil construction drawings and blueprints with detailed specifications.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines
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Contact Tami Manker to hear more about this position! Send resumes to tami.manker@gogpac.com
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