Estimator - Civil / Earthwork
Company: Kokosing, Inc.
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job Openings > > Estimator - Civil / EarthworkEstimator -
Civil / EarthworkSummaryTitle:Estimator - Civil /
EarthworkID:1004Location:Columbus, OHCompany:Kokosing
IndustrialMore about this job > DescriptionSummary:
Prepare and/or coordinate complete estimates including analyzing
specifications, proposals, quantity take-offs and other
documentation to prepare estimates.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, and etc. to determine
scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders,
subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and
man-hour figures
- Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of
scope of work
- Search and analyze options for most effective means and methods
of construction of assigned scope of work
- Coordinate the solicitation of subcontractor and vendor
pricing, including detailed review of scope.
- Set productive, consistent and acceptable work example
- Prepare estimates and formal bids for heavy civil, industrial
and treatment plant projects.
- Manage and maintain files of working documents for estimate
calculations including accurate information on prices from
subcontractors, suppliers and vendors.
- Identify risk items and develop plans to mitigate risk
items.
- Work closely with field superintendents and other members of
field project teams to solicit input related to estimate
preparation
- Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadlines, show
creativity and resourcefulness to gain best pricing, review bid
requirements thoroughly, and ask follow-up questions on every
bid.
- Monitor job cost data on all projects, and adjust bid
productions and approach as appropriate.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management
or other equivalent construction related experience
- Minimum 2 years of estimating earthwork, grading, shoring (SOE)
and other associated site work for heavy civil, industrial and/or
treatment plant projects
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal
skills are requisite
- Ability to estimate multiple projects at the same time with
proven time management skills
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
- Strong work ethic to complete tasks in a high quality
manner
- Solid attention to detail with the ability to be a problem
solver
- Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK and Microsoft Office
programs strongly desired.
- Thorough understanding and experience interpreting geotechnical
reports to determine how operations and cost will be impacted by
ground conditions.
Benefits:
Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package
including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off
and a 401K plan.
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action
federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any
other protected class.
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