Automobile Estimator jobs in Huntington, WV

A well established pipeline construction contractor that has been in business for over 75 years is searching for a highly qualified individual to perform estimating services. The daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to physically reviewing of each project, perform material take-offs, develop schedules, prepare man-hour loading summary's. develop crew sizes, determine overall project durations, determine man-hours, determine equipment requirements, obtain material pricing and create any other informational requirements requested by our customers.

A thorough understanding of the water business, including distribution and transmission is paramount. Also, a thorough understanding of the sewer, petroleum is beneficial in this position.

Job Description

• Possess and maintain an insatiable appetite for details
• Thoroughly review all job specifications, standards and drawings required to have a comprehensive understanding of the scope for each project
• Perform complete material take-offs for all materials required for the project
• Obtain competitive material and subcontractor pricing for the project
• attend pre-bid meetings and perform detailed project site reviews in order to thoroughly understand the magnitude of the scope for the project
• Perform thorough material take-offs and seek material supplied pricing for all items
• perform thorough labor and equipment resource requirements for each project
• Prepare detailed resource loading charts
• Preform detailed schedules utilizing Microsoft Project
• Prepare detailed project scopes for potential sub-contractors and negotiated pricing
• Prepare presentations for Bid Review Committees
• Be prepared to work at a high pace and keep multiple projects progressing at the same time
• Be prepared to ensure high stress environments of meeting customer driven deadlines
• Be capable of creating project qualifiers and stipulations to clearly express your bid intentions
• Be capable of creating project qualifiers and stipulations to clearly express without compromise
• Be prepared to create very well written bid proposals including an extraordinaire amount of details
• Again, possess and maintain an insatiable appetite for details
• Be prepared to assist in any other duties that are deemed necessary by management to preform

Requirements

• Preferred 10 years of experience in estimating projects identified within various industries
• Thorough practical experience in the actual construction of pipelines
• Preferred Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management and/or other related field

CJ Hughes is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetics, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road