Estimator

Overview

Estimate construction project costs, quantities, and bids across various disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoff
• cost estimating
• bid preparation
• safety integration
• vendor coordination
• design review

Tasks

-Interfaces with owner, architect/engineer and subcontractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility. -Requires occasional day travel to deliver bids, attend pre-bid meetings, visit job sites and/or to attend conferences or training classes. -Reviews design options and recommends best solution based on cost, value engineering or availability of materials. Also supports by estimating Estimates extra work items and change orders. -Performs other duties as assigned including policing jobsites to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace. -Performs or coordinates quantity takeoff, assembles direct cost estimate and analyzes alternate construction methods to determine cost effectiveness. -Assists in the research of and cost estimates for alternate construction methods. -Assists in tracking awarded contracts as assigned through review of cost reports and discussions with Project Teams. -Incorporates the Allan Myers Safety Program and associated costs into estimates. Identifies high-risk activities and coordinates with Safety Department to determine if additional costs are required. Assists in identifying high-risk activities and in coordinating with Safety Department to determine if additional costs are required. Transfers all safety information related to estimates to the Project Team. -Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, bid tabulations, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports and the job costs system into unit cost, man-hour and crew production figures. -Reviews proposal specifications and drawings, prepares lists of bid items and quantities.  Attends pre-bid meetings and meets with owner to determine scope of work. -Recommends vendors and subcontractors for the project; discusses and obtains appropriate quotations in coordination with the Purchasing Department. -Analyzes and incorporates delay free systems into the preparation of the work plan of estimates/bids.

Requirements

• osha 10hr
• 1 year
• estimating
• civil eng
• construction mgt
• accounting

What You Bring

-OSHA 10 hour required -Minimum of 1 year of construction experience in estimating, operations and/or engineering required -B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting related major, or equivalent. Continuing education in construction is highly desirable

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About Allan Myers Inc.

-The company specializes in complex civil construction projects, offering expert engineering services across multiple sectors. -It is known for its large-scale projects in roads, bridges, utilities, and industrial infrastructure. -Allan Myers Inc. operates in the Mid-Atlantic region, with a strong presence in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. -Its work spans both public and private sectors, contributing to critical projects such as transportation networks and water systems. -Innovative solutions and a commitment to quality have made the company a trusted partner in high-stakes projects. -The firm has a robust track record of successful project delivery on time and within budget.

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