Estimator

3 months ago


Lanham, United States Anchor Construction Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary: Anchor Construction Corporation is experiencing significant growth and has an immediate opening for a full‐time Estimator. The person that fills this position will be a key member of the high-performing Estimating Team. The Estimator is responsible for the successful bidding and winning of water, storm, sewer, wastewater treatment plant, duct bank, asphalt, bridge, concrete, and other similar civil projects. Estimators are responsible for the bid process from start to finish with minor oversight. Successful candidates for this role have the desire to be a leader and advance in their career, work well with and mentor others, and carry a sense of urgency coupled with high attention to detail.

This position is in Lanham, MD, and reports directly to the Senior Estimator and Executive Vice President.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist in monitoring "Estimating" email and other bid invitation platforms to collect the best possible opportunities
  • Review project scope requirements and understand bid formats.
  • Walk potential jobs as needed to get an accurate view of the project.
  • Perform quantity take-offs on Excel and/or takeoff software
  • Build estimates in HCSS HeavyBid, or an equivalent estimating software.
  • Find and negotiate with qualified subcontractors and vendors that fit the needs of the projects
  • Write effective proposals, follow up with private clients.
  • Negotiate scope of work with private clients.
  • Presentation of bid status reports at weekly overview meeting.
  • Other duties as warranted

Required Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a relevant field
  • Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant progressively responsible experience
  • 1-2 years observing actual underground utility conduit field work as a PE/PM/Super.
  • Experience in utilities, infrastructure, and heavy construction work including but not limited to: wastewater treatment plants, structured concrete, storm drains, asphalt, and paving.
  • Good written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
  • Negotiation skills
  • Ability to develop strong customer relations using a "customer first" attitude, with both customers and vendors
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
  • A proven "self-starter" that works with limited oversight and direction.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed, and perform duties assigned by supervisor.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and is able to create schedules with MS Project
  • Strong mathematical aptitude and abilities.
  • Basic understanding of estimates, budgets, and job costing.

Physical Demands:

Light

Lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as plans, specifications, and files. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Work Environment:

Moderate

Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)

Benefits:

Anchor Construction Corporation offers competitive salary, paid holidays, 401k retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, accidental death & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, DC commuter benefits, and voluntary insurances such as long term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage and whole life insurance.

Anchor Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Anchor

Anchor Construction Corporation is one of the Mid-Atlantic Region's most respected and leading self-performing utility and infrastructure firms, delivering superior solutions for public agencies, utilities, and businesses east and west of the Chesapeake Bay (throughout Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.). Anchor offers construction services in a variety of markets including bridges, dry and wet utilities, and green infrastructure. Anchor employs over 450 professionals.

The Anchor Way

Anchor creates partnerships that produce innovative, cost-effective, and quality construction projects that exceed our customers' expectations in a safe environment.

Core Values

Safety, quality, integrity, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do - every shift, every day.

It's time you joined Anchor



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