Underground Estimator

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UNDERGROUND ESTIMATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Estimator is responsible for the preparation of proposals including cost, technical and suggested responses. Will provide analysis of blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services. Must learn and understand how to interpret safety hazards related to the work and effectively implement a construction strategy. The Estimator must be knowledgeable of Utilities that overlap with fire underground systems.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review bids and build estimates for Underground projects
• Review all proposals for accuracy/grammar
• Review Contract for Scope
• Turn over contract, setup and budget sheet to Corp Contract Admin
• Send standard email request for information to contractor (copy Design Manager and contact list)
• Complete scope sheet and turn over to Bid Coordinator for typing
• Change Orders prior to pipe delivery
• Pre-construction services/responses to customers

Knowledge:

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Construction experience is a plus
• Administrative experience is preferred

Work Experience:

• Knowledge of Utilities including fire water, domestic water, sanitary sewer, storage sewer, and storm sewer systems
• Construction Estimating experience required

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organization skills
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Office Products including Word and Excel
• Proficient in PDF creation
• Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record

Physical Requirements

• 75% Office Setting, including sitting, some bending, some lifting, walking and viewing.
• 25% driving
• ly team meetings