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Pavement Coatings Co. – Estimator

Sacramento, CA
Posted 4 years ago

Who We Are:

Pavement Recycling Systems (PRS) started out in 1989 providing cold milling services to the Southern California market, and we have grown over the years into the premier general engineering sub-contractor providing Owners, Engineers and Contractors with sustainable, cost-effective pavement maintenance solutions for every stage of the pavement structure life cycle. From FOG and Slurry Seals to full reconstruction, PRS has become your one stop provider with a full range of services. Both locally and nationally recognized and respected as industry leaders. At PRS we focus every day on advancing our capabilities and challenging existing standards of performance in our markets.

Becoming a team member of Pavement Recycling Systems / Pavement Coatings Co. 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. Being 100% Employee Owned, every employee owner shares in our success and is dedicated, committed and empowered to delivering a safe project with outstanding Performance, Customer Service and Quality. We commit every day to providing exceptional customer service, investing in new development, first-class safety, and a continuous focus on employee development.

Your Opportunity to Join:

As an Estimator you will prepare cost estimates for construction projects, and provide cost analysis, and assist management in presenting bids for projects, which specializes in pavement preservation.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:
• Manages all aspects of the assigned project, including production, invoicing, budget, and client relations; to develop detailed project cost estimates on proposed projects consisting of project site visit, take offs, derives pricing and production rates; solicits subcontractors and suppliers for pricing, interact with potential clients, and presentation of the estimate for review
• Coordinates transition of schedule and budget to project management team upon project award
• Assists project management team with managing projects, assessing projects, and price change orders
• Creates, develops, and modifies excel spread sheets for recording, tracking and calculating estimates
• Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
• Consults with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, and construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates, as well as aid in the resolving challenges
• Prepares cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
• Sets up cost and production monitoring and reporting systems
• Tracks competitive market sector and prepare reports to management team
• Solicits vendors and subcontractor bids for assigned projects.
• Negotiates dispute and provides resolutions with the relevant stakeholders
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Demonstrate flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem solving
• Proven time management and follow-through skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment
• Display superior written, oral communication skills and effective listening skills
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and integrity, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Ability to analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions
• Ability to make quick decisions and commit to a clear course of action
• Proven knowledge and ability to analyze and interpret financial documentation to identify and mitigate project risk
• Ability to identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving long range goals or vision
• Strong, inherent ability and drive to negotiate terms of agreement for project work, budget and fund recovery in the project’s best interest
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in a construction estimating or project management role with private and public works construction projects
• Demonstrated ability to take accurate field measurements, take-offs, etc.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 products, internet, estimating software, etc.
• Ability to read an interpret jobsite drawings, blueprints, and maps
• Valid CA Driver License and good driving record

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 to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 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.

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