What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Estimator position at Suulutaaq?
Suulutaaq, an established general contractor, is seeking an experienced full-time Construction Project Estimator with knowledge, in Heavy Civil construction, for our office in Springfield, Oregon. Our ideal candidate would demonstrate experience in demolition, grading, paving, underground utilities, levee repair, flood control and river or wetlands restoration.
Essential Job Functions:
- Understands equipment and production rates to provide competitive estimates
- Analyze plans and specifications to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates
- Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific assigned trades
- Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
- Contacts multiple subcontractors and vendors to obtain pricing for each bid item
- Consult with clients, engineers, vendors and in-house staff for information during the bid process
- Write, submit, and track Request for Information and clarifications
- Reviews all bid items in house and performs a comprehensive Bid Day analysis of specific assigned trades
- Enters all bid information into Company estimating software
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
- Prepares subcontractors bid packages
Education& Experience Requirements:
- Must have a current working knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software
- Must have 5 years field experience and 5 years Heavy Civil estimating experience
- Must be able to work alone with minimal supervision
- Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and background check as part of the selection process.
- Candidate must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
A Plus:
- Field Project Management experience
- Knowledge of Master Builder, Timberline, or Sage accounting software
- Estimating experience in urban/high vehicular and pedestrian environments
- Recent experience on CAL - Trans or Federal projects
- P-6 Scheduling Software experience
- Been lead estimator on $10 million projects
- Knowledgeable of Trimble Heavy construction, Agtek, or other 3D takeoff software
Benefits Include:
401(K) Plan with Employer Match, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid PTO, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Life insurance, short term and long-term disability, Full Holiday Schedule and more.
This company, its subsidiaries, and joint ventures will provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, protected veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. All selection, hiring, and promotion decisions will be based on valid job-related requirements consistent with performance of the essential functions of the position. This policy is in keeping with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Acts, as amended, and other applicable federal and state laws. Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference may be given qualified to the Corporation’s Shareholders, including their spouses and descendants, during the hiring process to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person