Estimator - Heavy Highway
- Winter Park, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Read/review plans, proposals, specifications, RFP’s, and any other pertinent project related documents necessary to develop a competent and competitive estimate/bid package.
- Solicit estimates from various subcontractors and vendors to prepare estimate packages.
- Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating as requested by management
- Review established labor, equipment, and material costs, for preparation of estimate/bid packages.
- Prepare accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
- Produce detailed, final contract estimates, for primarily Asphalt Paving and Roadway/Site Development Projects.
- Assess project exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
- Identify potential construction issues through the estimating process.
- Identify value-engineering alternatives.
- Working experience on HCSS software or other equivalent estimating software.
- Must be able to verbally communicate effectively, as well as written correspondence.
- Working knowledge of asphalt laydown and/or roadway construction operations.
- Must be able to interpret blueprints and written specifications.
- Attention to detail, including interpretation and preparation of spreadsheets and other data.
- Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Estimator bidding asphalt paving and/or roadway construction projects.
- A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience, is required.
- Experience working for a General Contractor as an estimator bidding on Department of Transportation or other roadway projects between $1M and $25M required.
- Frequent ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
- Ability to drive a company vehicle for various recruiting events.
- Frequent ability to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone;
- Frequent ability to operate standard office equipment, using hand and arm dexterity;
- Frequent ability to navigate through office environment, including periodic use of stairs and/or elevator, as needed;
- Infrequent ability to lift general office documents and materials, up to 10 pounds;
- Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work generally is performed in an office environment, although periodic visits to construction sites and asphalt manufacturing facilities is required.
- Noise level in the typical office work environment is quiet; however, when visiting construction sites and/or asphalt manufacturing facilities, various levels of noise, dust and other environmental exposures may occur; any exposure is within the established Permissible Exposure Limits, however Personal protective Equipment such as hardhats, hearing protection and safety glasses, may be required.
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
- Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Maternity Leave
- Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
- Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
- 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
- Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
- Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
- Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives