Estimator

We are looking for an estimator to join our Southern Region team. This position is responsible for the development of accurate and timely estimates for both private and public works projects.

Requirements

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Oversee the good faith effort process and communicate the DBE requirements to the estimating team.
• Coordinate bid preparation requirements with the Contract Administrator.
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required, and report findings to Chief Estimator and Division Manager.
• Track work history.
• Coordinate pre-bid RFI’s prior to specification cutoff date.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete take off of scope of work.
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figures.
• Monitor post bid submission dates towards contract procurement
• Ensure proper project handoff if project is taken over by another PM/Team.
• Coordinate scope of work with other Griffith Division and subcontractors.
• Interface with Owner and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Draft subcontract agreements and coordinate subcontract and purchase order administration.
• Prepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and assist in preliminary project schedules.
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc.
• Mentor and manage Junior Estimators and Interns as assigned.
• Take an active role in managing Owner relations/business development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• 401K program