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Estimator (Underground Division)

Griffith Company • Full-time • Brea, CA • $72k - $135k / year • 4d ago

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering over 120 years of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Underground Division. The Estimator will be responsible for the development of accurate and timely estimates for both private and public works projects. Competitive candidates will have estimating experience in a heavy civil environment and particularly have wet utilities experience.

Essential Functions

Perform project start up duties.
Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of work.
Attend pre-bid meetings.
Oversee the good faith effort process and communicate the DBE requirements to the estimating team.
Coordinate bid preparation requirements with the Contract Administrator.
Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required, and report findings to Chief Estimator and Division Manager.
Track work history.
Coordinate pre-bid RFI's prior to specification cutoff date.
Prepare estimates by calculating complete take off of scope of work.
Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figures.
Monitor post bid submission dates towards contract procurement.
Ensure proper project handoff if project is taken over by another Project Manager/Team.
Coordinate scope of work with other Griffith Divisions and subcontractors.
Interface with Owner and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
Draft subcontract agreements and coordinate subcontract and purchase order administration.
Prepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and assist in preliminary project schedules.
Follow awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc.
Mentor and manage Junior Estimators and Interns as assigned.
Take an active role in managing Owner relations/business development.
Other duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree would be preferred or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Experience

Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills
Minimum of 3 years of Structures or Earthwork estimating for civil projects (Highway, Rail, Underground, Paving, Materials Manufacturing, Bridge and Airport infrastructure).
Must have wet utilities estimating experience.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill And Ability

Proficient in understanding staging/phasing and project scope.
Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
Must have high attention to detail.
Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills
Develop a thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required.
Must master Bid2Win Estimating software.
Must master Blue Beam, Agtek, and Sketch up.
Must master the process of reading plans and specifications
Must master the process of doing takeoffs.
Must have an understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead
Must master Primavera P6, SureTrak, MS Project
Must be familiar with Contract Accounting
Must have an understanding of critical path and track delays.
Must have a valid driver’s license
Other requirements may apply

Competencies

Collaboration Skills
Detail Oriented
Results Driven
Process Oriented
Analysis/Solution Driven
Communication Proficiency
Ethical Conduct
Time Management
Negotiation
Organization Skills
Applied Mathematical Skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to sit.
Frequently required to stand and walk at construction jobsites.
Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Annual Salary Range: $72,000 - $135,000.

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms

Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company’s CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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