Estimator

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General Description
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of civil construction estimating experience, with an emphasis on
heavy civil, site work, utilities, drainage systems, and roads.

Key Duties
 Experience working for a general contractor as an estimator bidding on site work projects required.
 Estimating projects that will typically range from 500K to 10 million dollars.
 Estimating self-performed work and pricing the labor, equipment, and material costs.
 Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases.
 Ability to produce accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
 Ability to produce detailed, final contract estimates.
 Ability to assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect
these in an estimate.
 Ability to identify constructability issues through the estimating process.
 Ability to identify value-engineering alternatives.
 Ability to work as a team.
 Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
 Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe.
 Must have experience with Agtek, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, Cad or any other takeoff / modeling
software.
 Work experience on HCSS or B2W software a plus.
 Travel within SC, NC, and GA may be required.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience: this position typically is not an entry-level job as it requires demonstrable
previous experience as an Estimator. A four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or
equivalent required. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with
management and fellow employees. Experience working for a general contractor as an estimator is required.
This position requires you to be experienced in estimating grading and utilities. Typical projects are site
development, industrial, commercial development, utilities, mining reclamation, overburden removal and
general site work. Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are mandatory.
Physical Demands: the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an
Estimator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
 Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
 Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 lbs. and carry up to 15 lbs.

Work Environment: the work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that
an Estimator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
 Work is performed typically indoors.
 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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