Construction Estimator
Company: BRB Contractors, Inc.
Location: Topeka
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Since 1959, BRB Contractors, Inc. is one of the most respected
constructors of water and wastewater plants and pipelines in the
Midwest.
BRB Contractors, Inc. is accepting applications for experienced
estimators.
Individuals with 2-3 or more years experience with water and waste
water treatment/ pipelines preferred.
The successful candidate will have the education and experience
that is equitable to a bachelors degree in engineering or
construction management, as well as 2-3 years of experience as an
estimator (preferred) or can substitute education for 7 years of
experience as an estimator/ project manager.
The main responsibility of the estimator is to procure work and the
following duties describe some of what is expected in a typical
day:
Finds jobs advertised, gets information about jobs, and order
plans.
Helps select jobs to bid - analyzing plans/specs, job requirements
for manpower/equipment methods of construction/time limits.
Takes off quantities of material/labor/sub items.
Performs pre-bid investigations - site/labor/sun items.
Pricing - quote requests/phone calls/insurance & bond rates/labor
rates/ work comp rates/ sales tax rate.
Prepares bid documents - orders bonds. Turns in bids.
Clarifies plan and Spec discrepancies with engineer.
Checks and double checks estimate for errors & omissions. Coaches
other estimators.
Uses company resources for pricing labor, misc. items (back page
items), listing construction equipment, length of job.
Codes awarded jobs for accounting. Passes on all information to
PM's & field supervision.
Writes purchase orders & subcontracts on major items when
requested. Helps resolve questions on quotations after lettings,
such as terms, delivery, inclusions, exclusions, etc.
Helps determine optimum overhead and profit to apply to
estimates.
Maintains records and information for takeoff and pricing of
estimates.
Performs the duties of project engineer when requested.
BRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: BRB Contractors, Inc., Topeka , Construction Estimator, Professions , Topeka, Kansas
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