Estimator (Structural Concrete and Miscellaneous Metals

Job Description

Title: Estimator (Structural Concrete and Miscellaneous Metals)

Location: Sacramento, CA

Salary: 119K to 135K DOE

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing accurate, timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector projects. Additionally, the Estimator will assist the Senior Estimator/Project Manager in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from review of plans and specifications, negotiating prices from subcontractors and suppliers through completion of bid/estimating effort including closeout.

Essential duties and other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Analyzes and compiles estimate data that impact labor costs, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a timely estimate.
• Reviews drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions, records findings and solicits input from Senior Management and field operations in final project estimate.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with owners.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Utilizes existing cost history as a reference to complete estimate.
• Keeps organized records and files and ensure all project information is supplied to the project coordinator and project managers in a timely manner.
• Perform accurate site surveys.
• Develops and manages takeoffs to confirm quantities and ensure accuracy of drawings.
• Presents bids include constructability, risk factors, schedules and budgets to review teams prior to bid submission.
• Participates in post completion review/analysis of bids and projects for future improvement.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in Heavy Civil estimating support in structural concrete and miscellaneous metals.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Strong computer skills and familiarization with software programs for job costing, scheduling and estimating.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Goal oriented with the ability to set goals and achieve them.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• A valid California Driver's License
• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred)

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Effective Communication
• Leadership
• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Personal Integrity

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Site - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Poster or policy statement, please email HumanResources@lylessc.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email HumanResources@lylessc.com or call 559-441-1900. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company’s recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the Company. Please send any questions or concern to HumanResources@lylessc.com.