Job Title:
Grading Estimator Job Category: Construction
Office/Clerical
Department/Group:
Estimating/Purchasing Comp Code: 8810
Salary/Pay Rate: Depends on Experience Position Type:
Full Time
Office Manager Michelle Burns Supervisor: Jeremy McClain
Job Description
We are looking for a thorough Construction Grading Estimator/Project Manager. Will need to be able to calculate costs and gains of construction projects. Collect and analyze data according to a series of useful variables. The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and analytical. You must have great attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The goal is to provide the company with accurate information that will help in operations and strategic planning.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES – INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO
- Acquire understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand.
- Select metrics to produce valid estimates.
- Do take-offs, analyze data, and produce forecasts.
- Estimate new projects prepare detailed reports and/or bids for submission to the appropriate parties.
- Perform risk analysis.
- Ensure our existing clients feel they are being taken care of, that they have a trade partner.
- Effectively network with prospective clients and existing clients to ensure the client base of the company is strong and has the work needed to achieve our yearly goals.
- Build budgets for new projects and existing project modifications as needed.
- Scheduling for estimates
- Follow up on estimates with clients.
- Ability to budget project off limited information for prelim evaluation estimates for our clients.
- Understand our market, competition, and new emerging areas of work in our area.
- Keep up relations with our vendors and suppliers to ensure the best pricing and to gain insight into the changes that come to material pricing and increases.
- Work hand in hand with operations and management on projects as needed.
- Keep up on changes in codes and laws with respect to our business.
- Keep track of escalating factors in regard to the materials required for our business.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction management or related field (preferred)
- Proven experience as construction estimator.
- Excellent knowledge of software like Timberline or HCSS Heavy Bid.
- Experience with budgets, scheduling, and accounting.
- One year of software experience in, MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Sage, CAD, Carlson, Agtek, Onsite Takeoff or Plan Swift
- Understanding of Earthwork, Fine Grading and Underground Utilities
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Attention to detail and good organization.
- Market research
- Good negotiation and communication skills
- Decision making skills in a fast-paced environment
