Peters Excavating, Inc. is looking for an experienced Construction Estimator. We are a small, family-owned General Engineering Contractor that specializes in grading, paving and underground utilities for residential and commercial properties, and public works projects.
Required Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:
· Highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
· Great verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate and maintain a positive relationship with vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
· Self-starter and able to work independently.
· Strong time management skills.
· Strong analytical and mathematical skills
· Ability to read plans/interpret schematics.
· Strong knowledge of General Engineering, Grading, Paving, Underground and all associated construction methods and materials.
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
· Understanding of construction codes, standards and safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
· Review project plans, specifications, and other documents to determine the scope of work and materials required.
· Seek out bid opportunities and coordinate with clients, general contractors, project engineers, homeowners, etc.
· Conduct site visits to assess project conditions and identify potential challenges or opportunities.
· Analyze labor, material, and equipment costs to develop comprehensive estimates.
· Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitiveness and compliance with project requirements.
· Submit pre-bid RFI’s for clarification.
· Create detailed take-offs for all aspects of the project.
· Preparation of competitive bids based on project requirements. Including all labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors.
· Prepare bid packages and submit proposals to clients in a timely manner.
· Preparation of job costs to analyze profit and overhead of each job
· Review contracts to ensure scope of work aligns with bids
· Work with project managers and foreman to handoff awarded projects and ensuring the team has complete understanding of the scope of work.
Education & Experience:
· High School diploma or equivalent
· Proven experience as an estimator in the construction industry.
· Experience using take-off software required. (Knowledge using Insite software a plus!)
· Experience estimating Public Works projects is a must.
· 3-5 years minimum experience estimating large scale construction jobs ($400,000+).
· Experience using Trimble Siteworks & Trimble GPS software is a plus.
· Experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
· We will provide training for the right person
Pay is $80,000 to $120,000 a year, depending on experience
Benefits include health & vision insurance after 6 months, paid sick leave after 3 months, paid vacation after one-year of full-time employment and 401(k) retirement benefits with employer matching after one year of full-time employment.
