Estimator

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.

The Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating and management of pavement milling, reclamation, recycling, 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, identify, execution of new jobs to bid, and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job.
• Solicit proposals from various subcontractors and assisting in managing them through all phases of the project.
• Create and deliver project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
• Review 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.
• Communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders; including, but not limited to fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel.
• Following project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted, and the project meets all applicable standards.
• Perform Customer Visits and outreach

Qualifications

• 2-5 Years experience as estimator and / or project engineer in earth moving, grading and / or paving construction
• 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
• Knowledge of estimating software such as HCSS, B2W, etc.
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Education and / or Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience required with a priority on public / private sector projects
• Bachelors Degree in engineering, construction science or related field or equivalent work experience
• Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
• Strong understanding of commercial construction
• Project management and field supervisory experience a plus
• Must have good written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
• Must be fluent in English

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.
• 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.