Construction Estimator
Company: PRS Holdings Inc.
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Pavement Recycling Systems, an employee-owned company who is a
leader in the Pavement Preservation industry, is seeking an
experienced Estimator to join our team in our Bakersfield branch.
Becoming a team member of PRS introduces you to a unique culture of
employee ownership and empowerment to grow and succeed in your
career. We create an environment in which all employees develop and
contribute to their full potential and we recognize and reward
outstanding results. PRS is proud to be an equal opportunity
workplace. As an Estimator you will responsible for preparing
budgets, estimates and pre-bid packages for construction projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Acquires understanding of the requirements of the
project/program at hand
- Selects metrics to produce valid estimates
- Prepares construction budget by studying home plans, updating
specifications, and identifying/projecting costs for each
evaluation
- Communicates with trade partners and team members regarding new
and current projects
- Prepares estimates and purchase orders in detail for all
products
- Visits sites to gather essential information
- Ensures timely completion of estimates
- Manages bid pricing from all vendors
- Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing
information
- Prepare detailed reports for bids for submission to appropriate
parties
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with vendors
and subcontractors
- Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications
- Proven experience as a construction estimator
- Basic understanding of accounting and project management
concepts
- Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and
estimation metrics
- Comfortable with numbers and technology
- Excellent knowledge of bid software
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Well-organized Education and/or Experience
- 3+ years' experience in construction estimating
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction science or
related field or equivalent work experience
- Able to read architectural plans and develop cost
estimates
- Strong understanding of commercial construction
- Must have good business written and oral communication skills
and effective listening skills
- Must be fluent in English
- Strong customer service skills
- Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines Why Join
- ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with
participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary
annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your
annual salary.
- 401K Retirement Benefits with company contribution
- Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health
insurance.
- PTO
- Holiday Pay
- Opportunities for career advancement
- On the job training provided to all employees
- Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets
Physical Requirements 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to use hands and fingers, feel, operate objects,
tools, and controls. The employee is required to reach and extend
the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. The employee is regularly
required to stand, hold sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, squat,
bend, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
- Frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds. The
employee should be able carry from floor level to waist level; also
push/pull objects with similar force.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus. We are an equal
opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to
qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion,
creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran
status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal,
state, or local law. PI185164808
Keywords: PRS Holdings Inc., Bakersfield , Construction Estimator, Professions , Bakersfield, California
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