Estimator

*COMPANY HISTORY:* Shelly & Sands, Inc.
is an industry leader in the Ohio Heavy/Highway industry.
A family-owned business founded in 1944 that now serves eight major markets in two states.
Vertical integration of complimentary material production and construction entities allows us to be competitive in an ever-expanding market.
*POSITION:* We are seeking an experienced heavy civil construction estimator based in our North Jackson, Ohio office primarily serving the Youngstown, Akron and Mansfield, Ohio markets.
Periodic, compensated, travel to our various Ohio offices would be required.
*RESPONSIBILITES:* -Organize and execute multiple time sensitive deadlines simultaneously.
*-*Assist in securing bid packages, time sensitive bid delivery and other bid-related tasks.
-Read, understand, and interpret owner specifications and drawings.
-Perform a pre-bid jobsite visit to determine site specific construction requirements.
-Solicit quotations from subcontractors and suppliers ensuring completeness & competitive pricing.
-Prepare a preliminary, pre-bid, project construction schedule -Perform quantity takeoffs to determine required material, labor, equipment, and trucking.
-Prepare a construction estimate to 95% complete prior to review.
-Present bid preparation to co-workers as part of a bid review process.
-Perform post-bid analysis of competing bids.
-Visit construction sites to observe construction means and methods.
-Maintain up-to-date skills for utilization of job-related software and technology.
-Prepare and participate in project hand-off meetings with Operations co-workers.
-Execute additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
*EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:* -Bachelor's degree, preferred in Construction Management or Civil Engineering High School Diploma and/or relevant experience will be considered.
- 5 years of experience (3 years minimum) in heavy/highway construction preferred.
- Have a working understanding of Heavy-Highway construction means and methods, crew (labor & equipment) requirements and production rates.
*Technology Experience Preferences:* -Proficient Experience in the following estimating tools: -HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software -Bluebeam -Microsoft Office suite of programs *KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:* *-*Ability to manage assigned workload and work efficiently - Good communication skills (verbal & written) are required.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Knowledge of ODOT Construction Bidding and Construction process preferred.
- Ability to estimate multiple projects at the same time.
- Ability to manage non-traditional work hours when necessary - Willing and able to travel to alternate office/project locations periodically *BENEFITS: * *-*Competitive Salary; commensurate with experience and ability, including potential for annual increases and performance bonus *- *Paid vacation -minimum 6 paid holidays per year -Profit Sharing - 401K + company match - Vehicle Allowance -Cell Phone - Medical - Dental - AFLAC Shelly & Sands is an EEOC employer.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift Ability to Relocate: * North Jackson, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person