Estimator

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.We are looking for an estimator to join our Southern Region team. This position is responsible for the development of accurate and timely estimates for both private and public works projects.Essential FunctionsReview proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of workAttend pre-bid meetingsOversee the good faith effort process and communicate the DBE requirements to the estimating teamCoordinate bid preparation requirements with the Contract AdministratorPerform risk and contract management responsibilities as required, and report findings to Chief Estimator and Division ManagerTrack work historyCoordinate pre-bid RFI’s prior to specification cutoff datePrepare estimates by calculating complete take off of scope of workCoordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assignedMaintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figuresMonitor post bid submission dates towards contract procurementEnsure proper project handoff if project is taken over by another PM/TeamCoordinate scope of work with other Griffith Division and subcontractorsInterface with Owner and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibilityDraft subcontract agreements and coordinate subcontract and purchase order administrationPrepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and assist in preliminary project schedulesFollow awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etcMentor and manage Junior Estimators and Interns as assignedTake an active role in managing Owner relations/business developmentOther duties as assignedEducationMinimum of a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.ExperienceMinimum 3 years of Structures or Earthwork estimating for heavy civil projects. (Highway, Rail, Underground, Paving, Materials Manufacturing, Bridge and Airport infrastructure)Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And AbilityProficient in understanding staging/phasing and project scopeMust have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skillsMust have high attention to detailExcellent writing, presentation, and computer skillsDevelop a thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts requiredMust master Bid2Win Estimating softwareMust master Blue Beam, Agtek, and Sketch upMust master the process of reading plans and specificationsMust master the process of doing takeoffsMust have an understanding of time impact analysis and time related overheadMust master Primavera P6, SureTrak, MS ProjectMust be familiar with Contract AccountingMust have an understanding of critical path and track delaysMust have a valid driver’s licenseOther requirements may applyCompetenciesCollaboration SkillsDetail OrientedResults DrivenProcess OrientedAnalysis/Solution DrivenCommunication ProficiencyEthical ConductTime ManagementNegotiationOrganization SkillsApplied Mathematical SkillsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Regularly required to sitFrequently required to stand and walk at jobsitesMust regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 poundsCompany Benefits PackageIn addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $150,000.Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.netGriffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting FirmsGriffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company’s CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.