Estimator
Description
F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.
Position Overview:
Prepare portions of or complete contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications.
Assigned Responsibilities:
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
- May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Lead and coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
- Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimates figures.
- Interact with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
- Follow awarded contracts as assigned, may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, etc.
- Works with the Senior Project Manager and VP to assign responsibilities on each project.
- Oversight of the Virginia estimating process for all projects including maintenance of standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating.
- Works with Corporate office to prepare bid forms, request bid bonds, insurance, and coordinate delivery of bid documents between offices.
- Develop and maintain project lead log for the Virginia Office.
- Maintain prequalification for State, City & County Agencies
- Solicit subcontractors and suppliers in support of project bids.
- Attend outreach events in effort to identify subcontractor and bid opportunities.
- Provide complete detailed estimates for concrete work, structures, earthwork, piling, etc.
- Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
- Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
- Track awarded contracts as required.
- Maintain subcontractor data base and develop positive relationships with subcontractors.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts, plus ability to coordinate and lead an estimate.
- Ability to take-off and price concrete projects.
- Ability to take-off and price earthwork projects.
- Comfortable working phones and discussing detailed scopes with subcontractors.
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Understands and knows how to use spreadsheets.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous projects.
- Flexibility and tolerance for constantly changing demands.
- Thoroughness and detail oriented.
- Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Must be able to comprehend an extensive variety of instructions, both oral and written.
- Strong leadership and team player skills.
- Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Work Hour Options:
- General work hours are 7:30am - 5pm and 5-day work weeks are standard. Note that work hours and workdays may vary (changes, additions, etc.) based on critical work activities and/or required safety supervision.
Requirements
- B.S. in Engineering and / or 4-7 years of experience in estimating, cost control and or engineering experience in the Construction environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously.
- Great communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K matching
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance
- Eligibility for Year End Bonus
- LifeLock Subscription
Pay Range
$85,000 to $135,000
F.H. Paschen reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill training, certifications, or seniority.
F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.
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