Estimator

Team Member Expectations

Estimator

Team member is responsible for leading the estimating efforts on prospective projects for the Site Division. Team member must have the actions and appearance that represents the Sanford Contractors 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:

• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem solving skills
• Proper use of discretion and judgment
• Confidentiality
• General construction knowledge and experience
• Read and interpret plans/specs/regulations
• Proficient in takeoff/modeling/cad software
• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Core Duties:

• Lead by example
• Be punctual, dependable, and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability, and safety in mind
• Lead the safety effort by including safety of team members in the estimating/bidding process
• Review advertisements for bid opportunities
• Cultivate, maintain relationships with owners
• Define scope to be priced, communicate with rest of estimating team
• Ensure pricing is procured for all scopes
• Complete accurate bids/budgets on projects
• Coordinate document review in a timely manner
• Submit questions for clarifications and distribute answers accordingly
• Review takeoffs for accuracy
• Select subcontractors to request pricing and analyze for best price
• Negotiate with subcontractors as needed to meet project requirements and budgets
• Review addenda and incorporate as needed
• Negotiate with owners/developers/general contractors
• Provide package for Project Managers and Superintendents prior to construction
• Keep field personnel updated with current project information
• Participate in pre-construction meetings with project team members
• Assist in project billings
• Perform project cost reviews and volume updates
• 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 to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
• Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification:

• Vocational or High School Diploma/Associate’s/Technical or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience in the field of estimating
• Take-Off/Estimating Software
• OSHA Supervisor Training
• MSHA Part 46 Training
• Level II Erosion Control Supervisor
• Trenching and Shoring Competent Person
• WZ Traffic Control Supervisor
• Rigging
• First Aid/CPR

* Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer