Estimator

PRS Holdings Inc.

Jurupa Valley, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Construction

Full Time

Job Description

Pavement Recycling Systems is the Western United States premier provider of Recycling Solutions to reclaim, preserve, and rehabilitate pavement at any stage. 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.

As an Estimator responsible for accurately estimating and management of pavement milling, reclamation, recycling, roller compacted concrete, and soil stabilization work with an emphasis in the public and private sectors. Managing all aspects of Estimates including contract administration, subcontractor coordination, job cost tracking, collections, and project close out. Develop a strong customer base through customer relations and negotiating skills

Primary Responsibilities

Research, identifies, executes of new jobs to bid, and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job.
Solicits proposals from various subcontractors and assisting in managing them through all phases of the project.
Creates and delivers project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
Reviews contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to execution.
Procure and manage subcontractors and materials, completing quality take offs, and verifying supply quantities.
Communicates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel
Invoicing customers for work completed in a pay period, managing margins on projects, approving subcontractor pay applications, submitting cost to completes on projects each month, and managing all change order work
Follows project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted, and the project meets all applicable standards
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Proven experience as a construction estimator
Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers.
Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, estimating software and scheduling software.
Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment.
Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies and private sector clients that will lead to long term partnerships.
Ability to resolve conflicts and job-related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
Comfortable with numbers and technology
Excellent knowledge of bid software
Great attention to detail
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Valid CA Driver license and acceptable driving record

Education and/or Experience

5-7 years’ experience in preconstruction/estimating and/or operations on commercial construction projects
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction science or related field or equivalent work experience
Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
Knowledge and efficiency in the following Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Takeoff Software
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 are extended to all Non-union employees.
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 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; and smell
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 give 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.