Dirt Estimator

2 months ago

Kansas City, United States Global Earthworks & Underground, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Global Earthwork + Underground was formed from the long-standing relationship between Joe Rodriguez and the team at Clarkson Construction Company. Seizing the opportunity to expand on a trusted professional partnership, Global was created to bolster a joint offering of outstanding services from both firms. Global is proud to be a minority-owned business.

The Estimator will play a crucial role in our project planning and execution phase, focusing on cost estimation, bid proposal preparation, and the initial stages of project management for our grading, and utility construction projects. This position requires a combination of technical knowledge, analytical skills, and effective communication to ensure accurate and competitive project bidding.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities:

  • Estimation & Bidding: Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for grading, and utility construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications, and other documentation. Develop preliminary project schedules.
  • Project Analysis: Conduct thorough reviews of potential projects to determine feasibility, risk, and profitability. Collaborate with the project management team to align project objectives and strategies. Compile project risk matrix and formulate risk mitigation strategies.
  • Vendor & Subcontractor Solicitation & Coordination: Liaise with vendors and subcontractors to solicit and evaluate bids, ensuring all estimates include up-to-date pricing and availability of materials and labor. Perform quote comparisons and make recommendations for selection.
  • Client Interaction: Engage with clients during the bidding process to clarify project requirements, adjustments, and to foster strong professional relationships. Present and explain project proposals to clients, designers and operations teams.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of all estimations, bids, and initial project specifications to ensure transparency and accuracy in project initiation. Assist in oversight of historical cost database, bid management and estimating software.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the project management, engineering, and construction teams to ensure seamless project transitions from estimation to execution.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in estimation within the heavy civil construction industry, specifically with grading, and utility projects.
  • Highly proficient in estimation software (e.g., Agtek Gradework, Bid2Win, Bluebeam Revu)
  • Highly proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and the latest industry standards.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of working in a team environment and handling client interactions professionally.
  • Able to manage multiple bids and projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel within local areas.

Preferred

  • Previous field experience in surveying and/or project management.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

  • Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand; Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
  • This position requires in-person work.
  • Professional, business casual office environment.

Global Earthworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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