Job Title: Dry Utilities Estimator
Location: Anaheim, CA
Pay: $140k - $160k
PURPOSE:
The ideal candidate should have extensive estimating knowledge and understanding of
Underground Utility standards. The candidate will work with our Underground Utility
Team to prepare complete Underground Power and/or Communication duct bank cost
estimates for public, private and federal entities. This position includes presenting bid
reviews and working with upper management, contract negotiations, completing/
submitting + or - change orders, creating schedules, tracking job cost, working directly
with customers, venders and subcontractors, understanding of contract language/
commitments and requirements containing special/technical specifications and
provisions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to read and understand geotechnical reports, blue prints, profiles, bid documentation and meet multiple deadlines.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, review existing site conditions, prepare budgets/estimates by calculating complete takeoff and consult with Underground Team on means and methods for best estimate outcomes.
- Prepare bid documentations required for submittal, schedule of values, bid break outs, special insurance, bonds, local hire, DBE, etc.
- Prepare project hand offs and coordinate scope of work with Project Manager,
- Superintendents, Project Engineers and Subcontractors.
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, city inspectors, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates and cost data regarding project feasibility.
- Ability to engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
- Computer estimating skills are a plus including Microsoft (word, excel, etc) Hard Dollar and Bluebeam
- Must be aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead times, and or specified materials.
- Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and to be comfortable estimating across all scopes.
- Must have knowledge and understanding of unit cost and the factors that affect construction cost.
- Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimates figures.
- Coordinate with P.O. Manager to create purchase orders for each project.
- Coordinates the implementation of subcontracts with the Contract Manager.
- Track estimates submitted for industry cost trends.
- Promotes safety among peers, subordinates, supervisors and follow company safety program.
- Performs additional assignments as directed by Underground Division Manager.
EDUCATION:
- 4-year engineering or construction management degree preferred or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
- LICENSE: Possess or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in utility estimating and project managing
- Strong background in writing, presentation, and computer skills required.
- Thorough knowledge of construction procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple estimates at any given time.
SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost controls, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential.
- Excellent organizational, communication, planning and analytical skills required.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle, required.
