Estimator

Estimator at NWPX Infrastructure Estimator at NWPX Infrastructure in Vancouver, Washington Posted in 9 days ago.

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Full-Time Job Description:

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Accurately estimates the labor and material costs on competitive bids. Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares cost estimates of steel pipe and fittings for competitive bids. Analyzes data to determine manufacturing capabilities at individual facilities. Manages estimates for multiple projects simultaneously. Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness. Consults with the Sales team and provides them with detailed scopes of work for competitive bids. Provides information and guidance to Project Managers on all details of an estimate once the project has been awarded. Reviews estimates done by other Estimators, as needed.

JOB SCOPE

Responsible for the accuracy of own estimates. Responsible for the timely completion of own estimates.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

Interacts with plant management and operations, regional sales representatives and Estimating Manager on a daily basis to effectively bid projects. Communicates with material suppliers and company purchasing group to obtain product quotes that conform to industry standards or to the project specifications. Works closely with Project Managers and/or Project Designers when a project is won. Assists Project Manager and/or Project Designers with change orders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Must work and communicate well with peers, and other plant personnel. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products used by the company. Must have a proficient understanding of civil engineering and surveying terms and methods. Must be strong in mathematics through trigonometry. Must possess a strong work ethic as well as strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posting a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Four-year undergraduate degree, preferred. Or minimum of 2 years experience in related field .

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals in this position will be in a climate controlled environment lighting with traditional office equipment as found in any typical office environment. Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend or evening work, and travel outside to field locations to complete essential duties of this job. Ability to sit for an extended period while performing work on the computer, paperwork and or in person and phone communication (verbal communication). Although individual duties are primarily sedentary, in the course of a normal day, additional physical activities can include bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching and use of hands to finger as well as manipulate (lift, carry, and move) up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment. The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.