Bridge Estimator na Silver Star Construction Co, Inc.

Road and Bridge Estimator

7820 NW Expressway Okarche, OK 73762 - USA *Full-Time

Job Overview

Frontier Bridge is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Bridge/Road Estimator with experience in civil construction to join our team.

An estimator plays a key role in the construction industry, working closely with project managers and contractors to assess the cost and feasibility of a construction project. As an estimator, you must have excellent analytical and math skills, as you will be responsible for estimating the cost of materials, equipment, and labor required for a project, and produce accurate cost estimates.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares commercial estimates per bid procedure
• Prepares subcontractor evaluations
• Attends weekly construction meetings
• Reviews all plans and specifications, permit set of drawings, and Owner requirements with the Estimator
• Prepares bid proposal, including the cost breakdown, clarifications, scope, and exclusions
• Prepares drawing list
• Processes and distributes all F.I.s for estimating and job addendums
• Prepares subcontract takeoffs
• Responds to all subcontractor inquiries in relation to bids
• Assists with pricing of drawings and revisions
• Assists in the pricing of owner and subcontract change orders including written narrative and drawing overlay
• Provides value engineering services
• Prepares subcontractor comparison sheets for evaluation
• Prepares estimate turnovers to project managers
• Assist the estimator in generating the scope of work for all trades
• Prepare Owner / PM bid books
• Prepare post-bid buyouts
• Prepare call list and follow up for coverage
• Maintain positive client/subcontractor relationships
• Prepares Project Budgets
• Makes Job Purchasing Decisions
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Education and Experience

A degree in construction management or a related field, as well as experience in construction or estimating.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and HCSS.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Superior customer service skills required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and manage subcontractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience with Civil and/or Bridge Construction.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Office-based work with varying temperatures.
• Occasional travel to job sites with fluctuations in weather.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• ESOP

Frontier Bridge conforms to all the laws, statues, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. Frontier Bridge is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without any regard to the individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender, gender identity, results of genetic testing, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. EOE We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all our job openings. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations if needed to participate in the application process.