Job Information
Meridian Engineering Estimator in Tucson, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6435135
ESTIMATOR
This position is responsible for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector Civil Engineering projects to ensure Meridian is a responsive bidder. (Primarily dams, bridges, reservoirs, mountain roadways)
Essential Job Accountabilities
Create and promote, in his/her organization, the ability to recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential adverse effects to the environment due to operations and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules and mitigate the effects of operations.
Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the impact of quality on all operations and takes steps necessary to provide a product or service that is a source of pride for our workers and pleasing to our customers.
Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
Review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
Complete and review \"take-off\" quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.
Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate.
Analyze and communicate bidding risks, strategies, and present estimate/bid to Senior/Chief Estimator for review to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Participate in estimate and bid reviews with Senior/Chief Estimator and Management to develop estimating skills.
Analyze competition and communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.
Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job.
Education
Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
Work Experience
5+ years estimating experience.
Prior Project Engineer and take-off experience Civil Engineering (not buildings)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.
Working knowledge of Estimating software.
Working knowledge of civil engineering principles
Working knowledge of construction principles
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Working knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements
Blue Beam and Vista by Viewpoint preferred.
DOT experience helpful
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use their hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
AdditionalRequirements/Skills
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work envi onment.
Team player
Ability and willingness to abide by Meridian\'s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
Valid driver\'s license and ability to drive
\$80,000 to \$125.000