Estimator - Northern, Colorado
Position Summary:
Responsible for accurately pricing and estimating asphalt paving work with an
emphasis in the commercial sector along with other market segments including
residential, small commercial and municipal DOT jobs.
Responsible for managing all aspects of paving contracts including contract
administration, subcontractor coordination/payment, job cost tracking,
collections and project close out. Develop a strong customer base through
customer relations and negotiating skills.
This role is also responsible for supporting successful project management as
measured by: 1) zero safety incidents, 2) profitability 3)
contractual commitments, 4) project documentation 5) project conformance
and 6) project communication.
Responsibilities:
Researching, identifying and executing on new jobs to bid, determining
bonding licensing and permitting requirements and identifying risks and
opportunities specific to each potential new job.
Soliciting proposals from various subcontractors and assisting in managing
them through all phases of the project.
Creating and delivering project estimates that include labor, equipment,
materials and subcontractor pricing.
Reviewing contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions,
pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to execution.
Producing and submitting pre-construction materials ensuring accuracy and
completion of all necessary items to start work on a project once the contract
has been executed.
Procuring and managing subcontractors and materials, completing quality take
offs, and verifying supply quantities.
Communicating effectively with all internal and external stakeholders;
including, but not limited to fellow employees, operations,
subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel.
Overseeing accuracy of all daily tracking requirements, which include
complete and accurate reporting using Build2Win, E-Rocks, JD Edwards and
excel spreadsheets as well as cost accounting, review, and forecasting
including billing, A/R and A/P functions.
Invoicing customers for work completed in a pay period, managing margins on
projects, approving subcontractor pay applications, submitting cost to
completes on projects each month, and managing all change order work.
Following project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory
requirements are met, documents are submitted and the project meets all
applicable standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Very strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting
with a variety of internal and external customers.
Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications,
budgeting software and scheduling software.
Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team
environment.
Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives
and officials from local agencies.
Ability to resolve conflicts and job-related disputes in a diplomatic and
tactful manner.
Ability to managing time, tasks and resources on multiple operations
effectively and efficiently.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekend hours.
Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent
experience required
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience required with a priority on
commercial projects
Project management and field supervisory experience
Thorough understanding of asphalt paving, sub-grade and related
subcontractor operations required