Estimator-Civil/Site Construction

Redland Grading Company Inc • Fayetteville, GA • 11h ago

Description

Position Overview:

The Construction Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with construction projects and submitting bids to maximize profitability while ensuring competitiveness. This role requires a deep understanding of construction processes, materials, labor, and market trends to prepare detailed and reliable estimates that help in bidding for construction projects and in the financial planning of projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. **MUST HAVE A KNOWLEDGE OF EARTHWORK AND SITE CONSTRUCTION.

Key Responsibilities:**

Estimate Costs: Calculate the total quantities and costs of projects by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Estimate the costs of materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.

Bid Preparation: Prepare and submit competitive bid proposals, ensuring all bids are accurate, complete, and submitted on time and most importantly are priced for profitability.

Project Analysis: Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.

Market Analysis: Keep up-to-date with market trends that can affect costs, such as changes in the price of materials and labor rates.

Client Consultation: Work closely with clients, architects, and contractors to provide cost information and cost strategies for project feasibility and budgeting.

Report Generation: Prepare detailed reports, highlighting the cost breakdown and final estimated project costs.

Create a takeoff summary indicating specific quantities, timing, costs, etc. included in all estimates.

Create a detailed schedule of values indicating when costs are going to be spent, when milestones will be achieved and when payments will be received based on the project information.

Risk Analysis: Identify and quantify potential cost uncertainties to ensure the project budget is accurate and robust.

Present the estimate to management for approval prior to submission to the customer to meet the deadline required.

Ensure that prior to the start-date of the project the critical documentation is provided to the site team which includes at a minimum the overall schedule, overall drawings, labor budget and site work submittals.

Responsible for handing off a completed estimate including the schedule of values, takeoffs,

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field is desired.

Proven experience as a construction estimator or in a similar role.

Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, heavy equipment and market trends.

Proficiency in project software (e.g., HSCC -Heavy Bid, AGtek, MS Office).

Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Work Environment:

This position is primarily office-based but may require visits to construction sites to gather information or meet with clients and project stakeholders.

Standard work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the need for flexibility to meet project deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Construction Estimating: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Fayetteville, GA 30214 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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