Construction Project Estimator

The Project Estimator is responsible for participating in estimating efforts on a wide range of project from under $1 million up to $50 million. The incumbent works with the project team to identify and distribute estimating/proposal duties, communicating effectively on scope and schedule with potential subcontractors, performing pricing and takeoff for permanent materials, and helping to quantify production rates on scopes of work.

• Participate in the development of bid strategies required for the company to be successful as well as plan and coordinate and supervise projects.
• Assist corporate and project management teams to determine what types of projects to bid, strategies, techniques, etc.
• Assist in the review of final estimate packages to insure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
• Assist with negotiations and/or contract terms and conditions, as needed. 
• Participate in presentations to management and clients. 
• Provide technical assistance in pricing contracts, change orders, and related requests as required.
• Assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates, as required.
• Act as project estimator on large or complex estimates and proposals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability and wiliness to abide by the company’s code of conduct, policies and procedures.
• Comply, understand, and support the company’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.
• Strong knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the Inupiat culture.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to prioritize and multi task to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to comply with, understand, and support ASRC Construction’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Decision Quality – Makes good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.
• Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.
• Conflict Management – Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimal noise.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field.
  • The equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. 
• Five (5) years’ overall construction experience (may include trade, or project management) including organizational skills, supervisory responsibilities, decision making, as well as problem solving skills.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in similar facility construction estimating or proposal development. 
• Experience in construction and estimating of vertical construction, concrete, and related functions. 
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• Knowledge and understanding of vertical construction to include foundation concrete, structural steel, roofing and wall systems.
• Advanced management or technical training pd.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely perform the essential functions of this position. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a busy construction setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually varies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

NOTE:  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

ASRC Construction is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC Construction and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other legal protected status.  EEO Poster

ASRC Construction is the construction division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

 ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.