Project Estimator

3 weeks ago


Louisville, United States LPX Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Purpose

The Project Estimator is responsible for the preparation of estimates associated with any combination of the following construction areas:

  • Utilities and asphalt paving for site improvements, commercial buildings, apartment and subdivision projects.
  • Wastewater and water treatment centers.
  • Cityscape improvement projects.
  • Heavy Highway or civil construction projects, including DOT projects.
  • Grade and drain.


Job Responsibilities

  • Work the entire life cycle of a bid from bid invitation to finalizing bid proposal for submission to owner.
  • Analyze and review construction documents: plans, addendums, and specifications. 
  • Identify scope of work and perform quantity takeoffs of site, civil, and underground utility work.
  • Conduct project site visits and attend pre-bid site meetings during bidding process to learn scope of work and understand site conditions/restrictions.
  • Solicit and review proposals from material vendors and subcontractors to ensure accuracy, evaluate responses, scope compliance, and make recommendations with regards to the overall project estimate and bid package.
  • Ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by management.
  • Develop preliminary construction schedules based on the project information provided in the plans and specifications.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain a highly organized work area, meet critical deadlines, prioritize daily activities, and multitask.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with a strong attention to detail as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • This position will work closely with project owners, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and accounting. 
  • Works hands on and independently, as well as part of the estimating/project management team.


Education & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience working for either a Site Contractor bidding on private projects, or a Highway Contractor as an estimator bidding on DOT/heavy highway projects required. Estimating projects which typically range from $100k to $50m.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields.
  • Must have experience effectively managing the entire bid process from cradle to grave, including mass excavation, concrete structures, highway, bridges,pump stations, drainage systems and underground utilities.
  • Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases.
  • Experience in identify value-engineering alternatives.
  • Ability to identify constructability issues through the estimating process.
  • Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
  • Ability to produce accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
  • Ability to produce detailed, final contract estimates.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
  • Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of HCSS, Oman and/or Agtek.


Benefits

  • Health Insurance (PPO and HSA Plans)
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance, Supplemental and Dependent Plans
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Accrued Paid Time Off
  • Direct Deposit Paychecks
  • Safety Training
  • Employee Referral Program


LPX Group and Subsidiary Companies are leaders in the construction industry with a rich family history. Our Brand of Families include Bluegrass Testing Lab, Material Transfer & PACE Contracting. We are a vertically integrated civil contractor serving Kentucky and Indiana offering superior planning and services in Heavy Highway Construction, Site Development, Asphalt Paving, Treatment Plant Construction, Trucking Services, Material Testing, and Commercial/Residential Construction.  Louisville Paving and Construction is widely recognized for their positive workplace culture, career growth opportunities and has been serving the Kentuckiana area since 1949.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.


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