About this opportunity
Crossland Construction Company Inc lists this Estimator opportunity in columbus, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Crossland Heavy Contractors
COLUMBUS, KS 66725, USA
Description
About the Role
The estimator will manage and lead estimating efforts, supervising a team of estimators as job requires. This position specializes in estimating accurately and comprehensively the amounts of materials, equipment, and labor necessary for the construction project.Estimators work with drawings and specifications to prepare a complete estimate to construct the project at task. Able to identify risk and errors within plans and correspond with owner and engineer in a timely manner to achieve clarification necessary to complete bid. Knowledge of construction techniques, Quantity Takeoff Methods, and scheduling are essential skills required. Estimators frequently work under the pressure of timelines. They should possess the ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure.
Attend Pre-Bid Meetings as well as pre-bid jobsite visits.
Time management: possess the ability to work quickly and accurately while efficiently scheduling the completion of several bids within a specific time frame.
Assess past costs to understand labor production and equipment needs.
Thoroughly understand plans and specifications.
Computer savvy with the ability to learn estimating software as well as blue beam/ onscreen to assist with quantity take-offs.
Ability to compile detailed quantity take-offs
Contact Subcontractors and Suppliers (Communication Skills)
Obtain/review quotes from subcontractors/suppliers/business partners to confirm best price and work scope coverage
Understand means and methods of Road/Bridge Construction, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, Lift Stations, & Utility Work
Enter Labor, Material, Equipment, Subcontractors, and project overhead for each respective project.
Knowledge and efficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, On-screen, and Agtek
Work in accordance with Crossland core values: trust, integrity, responsibility, and passion
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or a related field is preferred.
Experience in Estimating (Heavy/Civil) is preferred.
Strong business and financial knowledge and the ability to be a relationship builder with strong industry ties.
EEO M/F/D/V
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
columbus, KS, 66725, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.