Construction Estimator

1 month ago

Jacksonville, United States Petticoat-Schmitt Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Construction Estimator – Heavy Civil, Water/Wastewater Treatment

  • Are you an experienced estimator looking for your “forever home?”
  • Are you analytical, data-driven, and committed to mastering your craft?
  • Are you ready to have the resources you need to be successful?

If so, the Estimator role here at Petticoat-Schmitt might be the perfect fit for you.

We want to talk to you if…

  • You are someone that takes a systematic and deliberate approach to managing your work and eliminating inefficiencies.
  • You are an analytical and detail-oriented problem-solver.
  • You enjoy getting better every day.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need…

  • Experience estimating and preparing bids for industrial or mechanical construction projects including water/wastewater treatment plants or pump stations.
  • Experience identifying quality bidding opportunities (QBOs): researching and analyzing RFPs for hard-bid and negotiated-bid projects and determining those with the highest potential value / ROI
  • An understanding of heavy civil construction principles, operations, and logistics.
  • To maintain relationships with internal and external customers through a culture of accountability and respect.
  • A proven track record of preparing accurate quantity takeoffs and estimates for general conditions, labor, equipment, and materials.
  • Proficiency with computers and MS Office Suite
  • Familiarity with construction and estimating software such as HCSS (HeavyBid / HeavyJob), Bid to Win, Procore, Primavera P6, BlueBeam, PlanSwift, Pipeline, Building Connected, etc.

We take our people and culture seriously and require that every member of our team exhibits our core values. It’s not just what’s on the wall… It’s what walks down the hall. It’s how we A.C.T. Our estimators embody A.C.T. in the following ways…

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Our estimators are relentless and precise in their investigation and bidding process.
  • Safety is always kept in mind while developing bids and project plans.
  • They are responsible for identifying quality bidding opportunities (QBOs), as well as for the accuracy of their calculations and their “plan to win.”
  • They take extreme ownership of their critical role in the pre-construction and construction processes and solve problems as they arise.

CHARACTER

  • Our estimators operate with integrity in all of their business processes and do not take advantage of any external or internal customers.
  • They do the right thing by our company, our team, the customer, and the community.
  • They are respectful in their relations with customers and coworkers, they are trustworthy, they always do what they say, and they follow up when necessary.

TEAM

  • Our estimators share their vision and milestones for project success with the team and utilize the team’s genius to solve problems and become an expert in areas where they may have less experience or knowledge.
  • They practice servant leadership by being an available resource to other team members and offer their expertise in the aim of developing other team members.
  • They are committed to continuous improvement, determined to create a formula for successful and profitable project execution, and they are determined to help the team deliver and WIN

Please DON’T APPLY if…

  • You hate reading books and challenging yourself to improve personally and professionally.
  • You don’t value honest feedback aimed at improvement.
  • You aren’t determined to be an expert and share that expertise with other team members.
  • You aren’t going to take extreme ownership of assigned work and do everything within your power to win.

What we bring to the table:

  • UNLIMITED PAID TIME OFF POLICY – Yes, you read that right.
    • Work hard, play hard. Right people = less rules.
    • 1) Must be in the best interest of the company.
    • 2) Cannot directly interfere with individual goals.
    • 3) Cannot directly interfere with other team members' goals.
  • Training and Development programs and workshops
    • Improve yourself personally and professionally
  • Health Insurance – We pay 90% of premiums for our employees.
  • 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4% of wages contributed.
  • Life Insurance policy - Included for every employee.
  • Dental Insurance – Optional and available for employee and household.
  • Vision Insurance – Optional and available for employee and household.
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability – Employee option.
  • Access to financial and health benefits experts to make the best decisions for your retirement and health.
  • Access to discounted surgical and imaging services, prescriptions, gym memberships, nutrition plans, mental health services, health technology, and more.
  • 6 Paid Holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years)

Compensation for this opportunity:

  • $90,000 to $130,000 base salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
  • + Access to a Company Vehicle and Fuel Card as needed for business purposes
  • + Cell Phone Allowance
  • + Company Performance Incentive
    • After meeting minimum performance standards AS A COMPANY, 30% of the company’s profits are shared among the employees.
  • + Safety Bonus
    • Every employee gets a safety bonus each month when the company goes without a recordable incident.

Location Information:

  • Office = Jacksonville, FL 32216 (Phillips Hwy between University and JTB)
  • Jobsites = throughout NE Florida (mainly within ~30 miles of Jacksonville)
    • Occasional jobsite visits and vendor meetings as necessary.

NOTICE: Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About Petticoat-Schmitt:

Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL and in business since 2007, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., is a privately owned civil contracting firm. Petticoat-Schmitt performs work throughout the southeast in public and private markets and specializes in commercial and residential site development, underground utilities, clearing, grading, and roadway construction, as well as water and wastewater treatment plant construction.

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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