Estimator

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Job description

Job Summary
Finley Asphalt & Concrete, a reputable company in Northern and Central Virginia in business for over 50 years, is in search of an Estimator.

The Estimator works closely with management, operations, and the estimating team in the review of project plans, requirements, and specifications. The Estimator shall have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs, and engineering principles. The Estimator must be confident working with estimating teams on projects of varying sizes and generating comprehensive proposals and budgets.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of services and pricing structure provided by upper management.
• Coordinate the receipt of bid documents and the submission of the bid proposals with the project/estimating coordinators.
• Coordinate with project management the preparation of a detailed scope of work.
• Regularly meet with management to review weekly estimating/project management progress and to review the estimating calendar.
• Identifies project labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, written specifications and related documents.
• Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to understand the project scope.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids to bid documents and plans to ensure that the full scope of work was considered.
• Calculate costs of subcontract labor, general conditions, and materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Manage bid pricing from all vendors and prepare detailed cost analysis.
• Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades.
• Assist operations and purchasing departments with change orders and proposal development.
• Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y-sheets, reviewing proposals and coordinating with subcontractors.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes)
• Ability to read plans and specifications and translate them into estimates.
• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field preferred
• Experience estimating commercial construction projects preferred.
• Ability to communicate collaboratively; team player and balanced in approach.
• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Experience working with commercial or civil construction projects.
• Advanced computer skills with estimating software.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally

Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely

Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely

Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly

Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly

Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely

Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally

The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands:

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions:

Low temperatures: Rarely

High temperatures: Occasionally

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally

Noisy environments: Occasionally

Hazardous conditions: Rarely

Shift work, to include overnight work: Never

Frequent overtime, including weekends: Never

Office environment: Constantly

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

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