Civil Estimator / Project Manager

 

A privately-owned company, with over 50 years of experience, provides turnkey civil construction services with a focus on reliability and integrity and is looking for a Civil Estimator

•   Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
•  Company paid training
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career

Benefits:

 

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

·        Paid time off and holidays

·        401(k)

·        Competitive Salary

Responsibilities:

·        Meet with potential clients, subcontractors and engineers to determine the scope of work

·        Document, organize, understand and interpret complex streams of information and paperwork including plans, specifications, geo-technical reports, and other data common to the civil construction industry

·        Solicit, analyze, and review subcontractor and vendor’s price quotes for conformity to the Bid Documents

·        Recognize crew and equipment requirements based on wo

·        Work collaboratively with the field supervision team to garner their creativity regarding building the project productively

·        Complete accurate site work take-off for land clearing, excavation, storm water management, underground utilities, concrete curbing, stone base, asphalt paving, and all other aspects of site work

·        Complete accurate estimates of required labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors needed to complete projects

·        Prepare proposals and accurate estimates using Ineight Hard Dollar Platform

·        Communicate effectively with clients during the bidding stages, post-bid stages and final negotiations

·        Attend client meetings as necessary for post-bid scope analysis

·        Review contracts and manage contract administration

·        Follows awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, etc.

·        Plans, organizes, and staffs key field positions through department heads

·        Establishes project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy

·        Initiates and maintains liaison with prime clients and Architect/Engineer contacts to facilitate construction activities

·        Monitors/controls construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigates potentially serious situation and implement corrective measures

·        Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interests and simultaneously maintain good relationships with clients

Experience, Skills and Attributes needed:

·        Minimum of 5 years of civil / site work estimating experience

·        Understanding of civil construction projects from concept, design, construction, startup, and transfer to operations strongly preferred

·        Knowledge and understanding of project specifications for civil construction

·        Sales and negotiating skills

·        Experience reading blueprints and performing accurate supply and material take-off

·        Familiar with DOT requirements

·        Strong personal character and integrity

·        Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-based environment

·        Energetic with a high sense of urgency

·        Ability to problem-solve

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office software

·        Highly proficient in the use of estimating software

·        Experience with the use of estimating software: Hard dollar, Insite, Viewpoint PM

 

 

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 143289 #post

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