Civil Estimator

Duration: Permanent Hire

Location: San Antonio, TX 78216

Shift, Monday – Friday; 7am to 4pm. Hours vary depending on projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Preferred)
• 5 years Civil Construction experience.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
• Knowledge of Excel or Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of HCSS - HB & HJ (HeavyBid & HeavyJob)
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, to include the ability to effectively present in group presentations with customers, clients and employees
• Demonstrates the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Demonstrates the ability to compute rate, ration and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrates the application of business knowledge by using academic knowledge and on the job experiences when resolving issues
• Demonstrates sound judgment in resolving matters of intermediate scope and complexity
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in responding to all situations and the ability manage ongoing changes/needs
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize assigned work and complete in a timely manner, including strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates the ability to think ahead and effectively communicate/plan work schedules, materials, equipment and staffing need
• Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively as a team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, lift above their head, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to kneel, crouch or stoop, climb ladders, bend at the waist and squat to perform the essential functions of the job.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ascending or descending stairs is required.
• Will spend time in the office.
• The office environment is a low to medium risk area.
• Computers and phones are constantly in use.

Description:

The Estimator is responsible for analyzing project plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for bidding projects.

• Maintains bill of material and other components of job costing database
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness
• Consults with engineers, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Performs, verifies and assembles quantity take-offs
• Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized
• Loads awarded project budgets into Spectrum system for reporting purposes
• Responsible for identifying specific contract requirements (i.e. DBE, EEO verbiage, etc.)
• Responsible for the project handoff process between Estimating and the Project Manager and participates in pre-construction meeting for knowledge transfer purposes
• Prepare plans and specifications for subcontractors and suppliers
• Maintain and update subcontractor and supplier information
• Prepare estimate folders for new jobs that are bidding
• Prepare estimate spreadsheets and information transfers between computer programs
• Prepare proposal packages for bid submission
• Participate in pre-bid conferences and project meetings
• Assist in delivery of bids and attend bid openings
• Maintain SCTRCA certifications of subcontractors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Company Info:

Our client has celebrated 50 years in the construction industry, they have been won the Best Place to Work Award issued by the San Antonio Business Journal, five years in a row. They truly care about their company culture and have cultivated an amazing team environment.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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