Estimator - Utility Construction

Job descriptionA well established pipeline construction contractor that has been in business for over 75 years is searching for a highly qualified individual to perform estimating services. The daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to physically reviewing of each project, perform material take-offs, develop schedules, prepare man-hour loading summary's. develop crew sizes, determine overall project durations, determine man-hours, determine equipment requirements, obtain material pricing and create any other informational requirements requested by our customers.A thorough understanding of the water business, including distribution and transmission is paramount. Also, a thorough understanding of the sewer, petroleum is beneficial in this position.Job Description Possess and maintain an insatiable appetite for detailsThoroughly review all job specifications, standards and drawings required to have a comprehensive understanding of the scope for each projectPerform complete material take-offs for all materials required for the projectObtain competitive material and subcontractor pricing for the projectattend pre-bid meetings and perform detailed project site reviews in order to thoroughly understand the magnitude of the scope for the projectPerform thorough material take-offs and seek material supplied pricing for all itemsperform thorough labor and equipment resource requirements for each projectPrepare detailed resource loading chartsPreform detailed schedules utilizing Microsoft ProjectPrepare detailed project scopes for potential sub-contractors and negotiated pricingPrepare presentations for Bid Review CommitteesBe prepared to work at a high pace and keep multiple projects progressing at the same timeBe prepared to ensure high stress environments of meeting customer driven deadlinesBe capable of creating project qualifiers and stipulations to clearly express your bid intentionsBe capable of creating project qualifiers and stipulations to clearly express without compromiseBe prepared to create very well written bid proposals including an extraordinaire amount of detailsAgain, possess and maintain an insatiable appetite for detailsBe prepared to assist in any other duties that are deemed necessary by management to preformRequirements Preferred 10 + years of experience in estimating projects identified within various industriesThorough practical experience in the actual construction of pipelinesPreferred Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management and/or other related fieldCJ Hughes is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetics, disability or protected veteran status.Job Type: Full-time