Estimator - Utility Construction at C.J. Hughes Construction Company Inc.

Job description

A well established pipeline construction contractor that has been in business for over 75 years is searching for a highly qualified individual to perform estimating services. The daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to physically reviewing of each project, perform material take-offs, develop schedules, prepare man-hour loading summary's. develop crew sizes, determine overall project durations, determine man-hours, determine equipment requirements, obtain material pricing and create any other informational requirements requested by our customers.

A thorough understanding of the water business, including distribution and transmission is paramount. Also, a thorough understanding of the sewer, petroleum is beneficial in this position.

Job Description 

Possess and maintain an insatiable appetite for details
Thoroughly review all job specifications, standards and drawings required to have a comprehensive understanding of the scope for each project
Perform complete material take-offs for all materials required for the project
Obtain competitive material and subcontractor pricing for the project
attend pre-bid meetings and perform detailed project site reviews in order to thoroughly understand the magnitude of the scope for the project
Perform thorough material take-offs and seek material supplied pricing for all items
perform thorough labor and equipment resource requirements for each project
Prepare detailed resource loading charts
Preform detailed schedules utilizing Microsoft Project
Prepare detailed project scopes for potential sub-contractors and negotiated pricing
Prepare presentations for Bid Review Committees
Be prepared to work at a high pace and keep multiple projects progressing at the same time
Be prepared to ensure high stress environments of meeting customer driven deadlines
Be capable of creating project qualifiers and stipulations to clearly express your bid intentions
Be capable of creating project qualifiers and stipulations to clearly express without compromise
Be prepared to create very well written bid proposals including an extraordinaire amount of details
Again, possess and maintain an insatiable appetite for details
Be prepared to assist in any other duties that are deemed necessary by management to preform
Requirements 

Preferred 10 + years of experience in estimating projects identified within various industries
Thorough practical experience in the actual construction of pipelines
Preferred Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management and/or other related field
CJ Hughes is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetics, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time