Experienced Collision Estimator Hendrick Automotive Group Corporate
Cary, North Carolina30+ days ago
- Full-time
| Location | Sanford, NC |
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.
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: