Jr Estimator Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

MID to JR LEVEL HEAVY CIVIL ESTIMATOR 

Are you an experienced estimator searching for a new career opportunity in the Raleigh, NC, Area? Do you have the unique talent of conceptualizing a project from paper to finished project and love to dive into the nitty gritty of qualities, take-offs, and costs? If so, Windrose Staffing is seeking a talented Junior to Mid-level Estimator. Scope of projects includes Concrete, HHWY, Paving, Curb, and Gutter  DOT.

The company offers an excellent benefits package, a competitive base salary, a Safety-Priority culture, a Collaborative Work Environment, and Opportunities for Growth. 

As an Estimator, you are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, producing comprehensive estimates, developing bid strategies, managing contracts and subcontracts, providing cost and margin analysis, and understanding the complete build scope required to successfully bid and win a project. 

Location:   Durham NC         Company: Confidential           Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  

General Job Duties of a Mid to Senior-Level Estimator

• Responsible for bid administration in preparing full estimates
• Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction. Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
• Comprehensive knowledge of means and methods, ability to read and understand build plans and specifications
• Prepares subcontractor bid packages to be included in bid proposals and communicates addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
• Coordinates and interfaces with owners, architects, engineers, project managers and other project team members to resolve any technical matters during planning and development, negotiation, and contract execution
• Attends Pre-bid meetings, site visits, pre-construction meetings
• Performs all stages of an estimate, including project selection, estimate organization, take-off, pricing, review, and closeout
• Assists project management with preconstruction planning, takes part in scheduling meeting and budget meetings when requested
• Prepare, analyze and maintain accurate quantities and thorough take- off’s from plans and assists project management team when requested during project
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for job completion
• Develops/utilizes, improves costings methods, and keeps current with estimating software
• Some flexibility may be needed to potential travel to sites, conferences and working hours outside of usual business hours on occasion
• Other duties as assigned

Job Skills & Qualification/Education Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of heavy civil estimating experience or field project engineer REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related field  Preferred but not Required
• Proficient in estimating, scheduling, and construction programs (IE HCSS, HeavyJob, MSProjects,P6, ViewPoint, ProCore)
• Prior field experience as Project Manager/Superintendent /or Project Engineer Preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and high attention to detail and accuracy needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone

Windrose Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Windrose Staffing was born from a passion for helping others succeed in their career goals and assisting companies in finding an excellent match for talent. (www.windrosestaffing.com).  

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