Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc.

Estimator

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc.  •  Kansas (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

About the Role

The estimator will manage and lead estimating efforts, supervising a team of estimators as job requires. This position specializes in estimating accurately and comprehensively the amounts of materials, equipment, and labor necessary for the construction project. Estimators work with drawings and specifications to prepare a complete estimate to construct the project at task. Able to identify risk and errors within plans and correspond with owner and engineer in a timely manner to achieve clarification necessary to complete bid. Knowledge of construction techniques, Quantity Takeoff Methods, and scheduling are essential skills required. Estimators frequently work under the pressure of timelines. They should possess the ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure.

  • Attend Pre-Bid Meetings as well as pre-bid jobsite visits.
  • Time management: possess the ability to work quickly and accurately while efficiently scheduling the completion of several bids within a specific time frame.
  • Assess past costs to understand labor production and equipment needs.
  • Thoroughly understand plans and specifications.
  • Computer savvy with the ability to learn estimating software as well as blue beam/ onscreen to assist with quantity take-offs.
  • Ability to compile detailed quantity take-offs
  • Contact Subcontractors and Suppliers (Communication Skills)
  • Obtain/review quotes from subcontractors/suppliers/business partners to confirm best price and work scope coverage
  • Understand means and methods of Road/Bridge Construction, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, Lift Stations, & Utility Work
  • Enter Labor, Material, Equipment, Subcontractors, and project overhead for each respective project.
  • Knowledge and efficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, On-screen, and Agtek
  • Work in accordance with Crossland core values: trust, integrity, responsibility, and passion

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or a related field is preferred.

Experience in Estimating (Heavy/Civil) is preferred.

Strong business and financial knowledge and the ability to be a relationship builder with strong industry ties.

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Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc.

About Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc.

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc. was established in 1993 to pursue the civil construction market in Southeast Kansas, Northeast Oklahoma and Southwest Missouri. Initially focusing on bridge and roadway projects, over the years the company expanded into water and wastewater treatments facilities, structural concrete, municipal and site utilities, and earthwork along with a variety of other civil oriented projects.

Headquartered in Columbus Kansas, Crossland Heavy has grown both in size and in geographic area served. Offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma and in Rogers, Arkansas were established to better help serve our customers and support the growth experience in those areas.

Over the past years we have strived to establish a reputation as a quality contractor not only in the work we put in place but also in our relationships with owners, engineers and consultants. We approach each project as if it were a partnership, knowing that our clients’ goals for the project closely mirror our own – a safe, timely and quality built project.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Columbus, KS
Year Founded
1993
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