Estimator

Griffith Company

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

Job Description

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Preparation of pre-bid RFI’s prior to specification cutoff date.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors prior to bid date to ensure coverage of scope of work.
• Assist in coordination of scope of work with other Griffith Division and subcontractors.
• Preparation of estimates by calculating complete take off of scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figures.
• Interface with Owner and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Assist with project startup / estimate handoff and budgeting.
• Help monitor post bid submission dates towards contract procurement.
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc.
• Lead bid closings.
• Mentor, guide and train estimating staff.
• Assist Chief Estimator with B2W maintenance and updates.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in alternative delivery pursuits.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Education

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Experience

5+ years of Estimating experience. Minimum 1 year of field experience.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Ability to lead estimates for bids up to $75,000,000.
• Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
• Must have 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.
• Become advanced in Bid2Win Estimating software.
• Become proficient in Agtek, SureTrak, Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Become proficient in Blue Beam and Sketch up.
• Become advanced in reading plans and specifications
• Become advanced in takeoffs.
• Must have an understanding of construction sequencing and project staffing requirements.
• Must be familiar with Contract Accounting
• Must have an understanding of critical path.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Other requirements may apply.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit.
• Frequently required to stand and walk at jobsites.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.