Estimator

Estimator

Miron Construction Co., Inc.  |  Multiple Locations

DEPARTMENT:  Estimating 

JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Full-Time

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Hard Bid Estimating Manager               

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:  None 

TRAVEL REQUIRED:  < 10%

WORK SCHEDULE:  Day Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

The estimator position is designed to be an entry-level role that introduces the employee to the company culture, provides a foundation to be successful, and grows the individual into a future leader of the Estimating Department. Typically, an estimator will be responsible for estimating 35 to 55 projects a year, with an approximate value of $1 million to $10 million per project, depending on the difficulty of the project. It is expected that the individual demonstrates the commitment to learn and the passion to be a valuable contributor to the team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•    Engages in learning opportunities to strengthen skills.
•    Participates in project site visits to evaluate existing conditions.
•    Reviews bid documents to establish a basic understanding of the project.
•    Solicits subcontractors and vendors to bid and exercises multiple communication methods to ensure scope coverage.
•    Reviews subcontractor scopes (external and Miron Self-Perform) and coordinates bid requirements with internal estimating team.
•    Produce self-perform quantity takeoff.
•    Establishes low-level preliminary project schedules.
•    Creates and fulfills the final bid day solution.
•    Generates appropriate deliverables to present estimate to internal project teams as well as external architects and/or owners. 
•    Maintains strong communication with all stakeholders.
•    Utilizes Microsoft Office products, PDFs, and various estimating software.
•    Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or any combination of education and professional experience that would meet the responsibilities listed above.
•    One to three years of experience in a construction-related field is desirable.
•    Ability to quickly analyze, interpret, and compare detailed and often inadequately defined information. 
•    Ability to make reliable and accurate conclusions based on information gathered.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily an office environment with periodic visits to manufacturing sites or other construction-related sites. 

ADA DEMANDS

The following outlines how much on-the-job time is spent on specific physical activities.  Under 1/3 of your time will be spent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.  Up to 2/3 of your time will be spent sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talking or hearing.  Our office environment requires extensive computer work and use of the phone.