Our ESTIMATORs:
- Review construction documents and understand scope of
work to bid;
- review estimates and revisions for completeness and
accuracy;
- execute take-offs of construction documents and input
into computer spreadsheet;
- obtain pricing for materials and bids from
subcontractors;
- prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material,
labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs
incurred in the installation of items;
- where predetermined standard(s) are not available,
make an estimate;
- track actual costs on ongoing jobs;
- maintain and foster good subcontractor relationships
with Company’s core values in mind;
- assist in writing and “buying out” contracts and is
involved in the approval process;
- track trends in the market pricing and escalation;
- research cost of new items of work or new material;
- review and evaluate Requests for Estimates;
- prepare weekly bid calendar and ensure timely
completion of estimates;
- develop and maintain resource information on products,
vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.;
- work with Project Management to development job/plan;
and
- provide training to junior-level employees.
EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Four
year degree in Construction Science or related field, 3-5
years of construction experience as a Project
Engineer/Manager. Prefer 10+ years experience estimating
concrete for large commercial/institutional projects.
Vaughn Construction provides exceptional opportunities for
growth and advancement, and compensation is very
competitive. Company benefits include the following:
- Employee Medical and available Dental Insurance;
- Company-provided Life Insurance coverage, with option
to purchase additional amounts for employee and family;
- Flexible Spending Account ("FlexPay");
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Paid Time Off ("PTO");
- Company-matched 401(k); and
- Company-provided Long-Term Disability; available
Short-Term Disability.