Utility Division Estimator

Team Member Expectations

Utility Division Estimator

Sanford Contractors is one of North Carolina’s most experienced providers of construction services for commercial, residential, industrial, municipal, and state projects. In operation since 1969, we’ve seen tremendous change and there have been countless advances in materials, technologies and equipment. But some things haven’t changed at all. We’re still a family-owned and operated business. We’re still committed to excellence – to completing projects to the highest possible levels of quality, and we’re committed more than ever to the team members that make this company who we are today. Team member must have the ability to organize as well as prioritize and pay attention to detail. Team Member must have the actions and appearance that represents the Sanford Contractors, Inc. brand at all times.

Mission Statement:

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members. 

Values:

As Sanford Contractors team members we are:

• Guided by the Golden Rule
• Accountable
• Relationship focused
• Prepared
• Driven

Core Competencies:

• Organizing and prioritizing
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Relationship building skills
• Work effectively within a team
• Discretion
• Judgment
• Communication skills
• Information management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Read and interpret plans/specs/regulations
• Proficient in calculations and data entry
• Economic evaluation skills to determine best value
• Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

Core Duties:

• Lead by example
• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Be willing to go the extra mile with surges in workloads
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice
• Willingness to work hours as required
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Always represent yourself and the company in a professional manner
• Review advertisements for bid opportunities
• Review and be familiar with project specifications
• Review and understand Bid documents
• Perform utility takeoffs with high degree of detail and accuracy
• Proof plans for conflicts and constructability concerns, communicate these to the appropriate parties
• Having familiarity with AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)
• Solicit Material quotes in a timely manner
• Analyze Material Quotes (prices/specifications)
• Complete accurate bids/budgets on projects in a timely manner
• Assist with preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts
• Assist with collecting and reviewing submittal information
• After purchase orders are submitted, track material delivery, lead time and production of materials for delivery to the project
• Coordinate delivery of materials to project
• Provide project package to Superintendent prior to in-house preconstruction meeting
• Assist with communicating production goals to team members in the field
• Assist project manager and superintendent with processing change orders and tracking them until they are finalized
• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules

Education/Training/Certification:

• 3-5+ years’ experience estimating Utilities for the construction industry (Preferred)
• BS Degree in Design/Civil Engineering/Construction Management (Preferred)
• Trenching and Shoring Competent Person (Preferred)
• First Aid/CPR (Preferred)
• Experience with Heavy Bid (or similar software) - preferred
• Experience with Planswift (or similar software) - preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Project (or similar software) - preferred

Benefits:

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• Direct Deposit

* Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

* Labor Activities– Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders regularly. Work involves frequent shoveling, raking, using hand tools and handling materials in and around trenches or uneven terrain. Requires standing or walking for extended periods and working outdoors in various weather conditions.