Job Description

Position Summary

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The primary objective of this role is to prepare cost estimates for underground construction projects.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Consult with vendors, personnel in other departments or construction superintendent/engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues

  • Analyze plan documents and other data to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates

  • Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors

  • Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

  • Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work

  • Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project

  • Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops

  • Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures

  • Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction

  • Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components

  • Working with estimating team to help predict the timescales of a project, which has a considerable bearing on costs

  • Establishing the likely progress and completion rates, including allowances for bad weather and other unforeseen circumstances

  • Calculating a final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, and presenting a tender price

  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.
    • Required Skills

    Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Effective listening skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Organizational skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

  • Time management skills

  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology

  • Ability to analyze data
    • Required Experience

    Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline is required or relevant work experience,

  • 5+ years of underground estimating experience required

    • Physical Demands

  • Travel will be required to attend training and meetings.

  • Ability to sit or stand for entire shift

  • Occasionally requited to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.

  • Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.

  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

  • Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

    • EEO Statement


    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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