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Project Estimator

Project Estimator

LPX Group • Louisville, KY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Purpose

The Project Estimator is responsible for the preparation of estimates associated with any combination of the following construction areas :

  • Utilities and asphalt paving for site improvements, commercial buildings, apartment and subdivision projects.
  • Wastewater and water treatment centers.
  • Cityscape improvement projects.
  • Heavy Highway or civil construction projects, including DOT projects.
  • Grade and drain.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work the entire life cycle of a bid from bid invitation to finalizing bid proposal for submission to owner.
  • Analyze and review construction documents : plans, addendums, and specifications.
  • Identify scope of work and perform quantity takeoffs of site, civil, and underground utility work.
  • Conduct project site visits and attend pre-bid site meetings during bidding process to learn scope of work and understand site conditions / restrictions.
  • Solicit and review proposals from material vendors and subcontractors to ensure accuracy, evaluate responses, scope compliance, and make recommendations with regards to the overall project estimate and bid package.
  • Ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by management.
  • Develop preliminary construction schedules based on the project information provided in the plans and specifications.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain a highly organized work area, meet critical deadlines, prioritize daily activities, and multitask.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with a strong attention to detail as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • This position will work closely with project owners, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and accounting.
  • Works hands on and independently, as well as part of the estimating / project management team.
  • Education and Experience

  • 5+ years of experience working for either a Site Contractor bidding on private projects, or a Highway Contractor as an estimator bidding on DOT / heavy highway projects required. Estimating projects which typically range from $100k to $50m.
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields.
  • Must have experience effectively managing the entire bid process from cradle to grave, including mass excavation, concrete structures, highway, bridges,pump stations, drainage systems and underground utilities.
  • Working knowledge of construction assemblies and all project phases.
  • Experience in identify value-engineering alternatives.
  • Ability to identify constructability issues through the estimating process.
  • Ability to assess site exposures / construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
  • Ability to produce accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
  • Ability to produce detailed, final contract estimates.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
  • Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of HCSS, Oman and / or Agtek.
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer

    At LPX Group and our family of brands (Louisville Paving and Construction, Pace Contracting, Material Transfer, Bluegrass Testingand Bluegrass Blasting), we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment, development and promotion opportunities are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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