Utilities Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Utilities Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, detailed, and high-quality estimates, change

orders, and proposals in a timely and efficient manner. Supports utility paving operations and

contributes to successful project planning and execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Secure profitable work that fulfills the business plan and growth goals of the company
• Understands and interprets, with accuracy, project blueprints, drawings, maps, bidding
• specifications, scope descriptions, contracts, and related documents.
• Operates a bidding system with precision and speed.
• Prepares estimates, proposals, accompanying cost information and schedules.
• Schedules, coordinates and oversees in-house pre-construction meetings for awarded projects.
• Cooperates fully and supplies all information possible to Operations Department for all projects.
• Recognizes and maintains the company's expectations, goals, and requirements regarding
• profitability.
• Attends company meetings and pre-bid meetings as required.
• Addresses customer or prospective customers' requests for bids, estimates and proposals in a
• prompt, professional and courteous manner.
• Responsible for managing activities associated with business development, estimating,
• negotiating, and contracting to sell the products and services of the company.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external customers.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable jobsite safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Actively promotes a culture of safety by supporting accident prevention initiatives, encouraging
• safe work practices, and assisting in the enforcement of safety standards.
• Paving Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and schedule pre-construction meetings with municipalities, PennDOT, and
• customers.
• Manage project coordination and scheduling adjustments to meet project timelines.
• Oversee plant coordination and ensure efficient material handling and disposal processes.
• Coordinate plant startup and operational readiness.
• Verify trench measurements for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Develop and complete restoration area takeoffs using Bluebeam.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors of Science in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
• At least 5 years in a related construction (utilities) experience preferred.
• Requires good working knowledge of excavating and related equipment, material capabilities
• and personnel applications.
• Requires adequate computer skills to efficiently operate with speed and accuracy computerized
• bidding system.