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Estimator - Underground

Aspenational, Long Beach, CA, United States


Estimator – Underground
Location: Long Beach, California, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary: $100k - $130k

Position Summary
The primary objective of this role is to prepare cost estimates for underground construction projects.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Consult with vendors, personnel in other departments or construction superintendent/engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues

Analyze plan documents and other data to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates

Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors

Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work

Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project

Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops

Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures

Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction

Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components

Work with estimating team to help predict timescales of a project, which has a considerable bearing on costs

Establish likely progress and completion rates, including allowances for bad weather and other unforeseen circumstances

Calculate final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, and present a tender price

Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management; travel as required for meetings, site visits, training, etc.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Effective listening skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Time management skills

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology

Ability to analyze data

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or relevant work experience

5+ years of underground estimating experience required

Physical Demands

Travel required to attend training and meetings.

Ability to sit or stand for entire shift.

Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.

Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.

Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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