Job Posting for Office/ Junior Estimator at Coast Pavement Services
Title:
Junior Estimator
Job Summary:
The Junior Estimator is responsible for supporting the Senior Estimators in the calculation of material quantity requirements, gathering, and preparing routine estimating data and compiling data for use in bid proposal estimates.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Review plans & proposal specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, review sub quotes & material prices, close out bids, and help prepare written proposals for projects.
Visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposals.
Submit completed bid/estimate proposals in a timely and professional manner.
Provide any clarification on information submitted as needed.
Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts.
Coordinate with Construction Manager and field leadership to establish project objectives, procedures, schedules, and performance requirements.
Use company software to maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimated/completed to support forecasting for future project performance.
Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work including scheduling, procurement and change order/supplemental work processes.
Partner with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (i.e.: billings, subcontract payments, material payments, collections, etc.)
Manage assigned projects and projects that were successfully bid.
Additional tasks of other positions and duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the following motions: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching, and squatting.
Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes, for extended hours of time.
Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
May be exposed to vehicular traffic.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Additional Requirements:
Attendance is required according to company attendance policy to ensure the crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
Participates and cooperates in all Company scheduled training, briefings, and meetings.
Provides a positive professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, customers, and the public.
Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work may be required.
Abide by Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
Applicants applying for driving positions must be a minimum of 25 years of age to meet insurance underwriting requirements for insurability.
Preferred Background:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience in estimating preferred.
Prior knowledge of cost control systems and experience in the use of computerized estimating, quantity takeoff and scheduling programs.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to read and thoroughly understand construction plans and specifications.
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
Ability to problem solve and communicate corrective actions quickly and effectively.
Must have a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
Spanish proficiency a plus but NOT a requirement.
Preplacement Requirements
All Potential Candidates must be willing to submit to the company required background check(s) as applicable and preplacement drug analysis to be considered for hire.
Benefits:
We offer comprehensive benefits including a 401K plan, Medical & Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Sick Leave (PSL).
Compensation:
Based on experience.
Coast Pavement Services/ Pacific Earth Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire and promote qualified persons without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities. If you need any reasonable accommodation in the application or the interviewing process, please notify someone in our office.
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