Construction Project Estimator

The Project Estimator is responsible for participating in estimating efforts on a wide range of projects from under $1 million up to $50 million. The incumbent works with the project team to identify and distribute estimating/proposal duties, communicating effectively on scope and schedule with potential subcontractors, performing pricing and takeoff for permanent materials, and helping to quantify production rates on scopes of work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the development of bid strategies required for the company to be successful as well as plan and coordinate and supervise projects.
• Assist corporate and project management teams to determine what types of projects to bid, strategies, techniques, etc.
• Assist in the review of final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
• Assist with negotiations and/or contract terms and conditions, as needed.
• Participate in presentations to management and clients.
• Provide technical assistance in pricing contracts, change orders, and related requests as required.
• Assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates, as required.
• Act as project estimator on large or complex estimates and proposals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability and willingness to abide by the company’s code of conduct, policies and procedures.
• Comply, understand, and support the company’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.
• Strong knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity to the Inupiat culture.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to comply with, understand, and support ASRC Construction’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Decision Quality – Makes good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.
• Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.
• Conflict Management – Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimal noise.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field.
• The equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years’ overall construction experience (may include trade, or project management) including organizational skills, supervisory responsibilities, decision making, as well as problem-solving skills.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in similar facility construction estimating or proposal development.
• Experience in construction and estimating of vertical construction, concrete, and related functions.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• Knowledge and understanding of vertical construction to include foundation concrete, structural steel, roofing and wall systems.
• Advanced management or technical training preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a busy construction setting. The noise level in the work environment usually varies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person