Project Cost Estimator

6 days ago


Bakersfield, California, United States Griffith Company Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Estimator to join our Underground Division at Griffith Company. As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in the development of accurate and timely estimates for private and public works projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage project estimates, including reviewing proposal specifications, drawings, and site conditions.
  • Collaborate with the Contract Administrator to ensure bid preparation requirements are met.
  • Oversee the good faith effort process and communicate DBE requirements to the estimating team.
  • Perform risk and contract management responsibilities, reporting findings to the Chief Estimator and Division Manager.
  • Track work history and maintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figures.
  • Monitor post-bid submission dates and ensure proper project handoff if the project is taken over by another Project Manager/Team.
  • Coordinate scope of work with other Griffith Divisions and subcontractors.
  • Interface with Owners and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
  • Draft subcontract agreements and coordinate subcontract and purchase order administration.
  • Prepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders, and assist in preliminary project schedules.
  • Follow awarded contracts, estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc.
  • Mentor and manage Junior Estimators and Interns as assigned.
  • Take an active role in managing Owner relations/business development.
Requirements
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills.
  • Minimum of 3 years of Structures or Earthwork estimating experience for civil projects (Highway, Rail, Underground, Paving, Materials Manufacturing, Bridge, and Airport infrastructure).
  • Must have wet utilities estimating experience.
  • Proficient in understanding staging/phasing and project scope.
  • Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills.
  • Develop a thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and accounts required.
  • Mastery of Bid2Win Estimating software, Blue Beam, Agtek, SketchUp, Primavera P6, SureTrak, MS Project, and Contract Accounting.
  • Understanding of time impact analysis and time-related overhead.
  • Valid driver's license.
Competencies
  • Collaboration Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Results Driven
  • Process Oriented
  • Analysis/Solution Driven
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Time Management
  • Negotiation
  • Organization Skills
  • Applied Mathematical Skills
Physical Demands
  • Regularly required to sit.
  • Frequently required to stand and walk at construction jobsites.
  • Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.


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