ESTIMATOR 1 - ROADGUARD

Are you an Estimator ready for an exhilarating new chapter? Look no further! RoadGuard, a trailblazing unit of Geostabilization International, is on the hunt for dynamic talent like you. As a game-changer in the road safety industry, we’re transforming the landscape by expanding traditional Guardrail, Fencing, and Signage businesses into major regional and national powerhouses. This is your chance to jump in at the ground level and drive our ambitious growth, making a real impact in a rapidly evolving field. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to shape the future of road safety with us!

While being a trailblazing unit, we are steeped in the unique culture of GSI.  It is fast-paced, family oriented, innovative & decidedly un-corporate.  The mindset is geared towards constant challenges and will suit people who are driven to succeed, not afraid to make decisions and those courageous and resilient enough to find their own way.  If you believe that “good enough” isn’t good enough this is the place for you. 

• Reviews drawings and specifications from Contract Documents (RFP, Specifications) to determine quantities and to calculate pricing.
• Communicates, solicits, and interacts with subcontractors in various trades to obtain pricing for projects.
• Determines quantities of materials in various trades
• Attends pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess the conditions of the site or existing building, as necessary.
• Solicits and receives bids, reviewing for scopes of work and pricing for completeness.
• Communicates with bidders for final overview and assures completeness of bid prior to inclusion in an estimate or bid.
• Reviews drawings and specifications for assigned portions of Preconstruction Projects to calculate budgets from schematic through final construction documents as assigned.
• Communicates with team members and others as required regarding scopes, pricing, construction details, etc.
• Performs detailed take-off for self-performed work
• Prices work as required to budget for most trades.
• Prepares Take-Offs and prices self-perform work on assigned trades.
• Provides complete estimates on assigned trades.
• Develops strategies to pursue, estimate, and win competitive bids.
• Ability to budget work without 100% of documentation; conceptually budget, visualize, and plan a project.
• Attends kick-off meeting with Estimators, Project Manager, and Superintendents.
• Participates in presentations to owners and architects as needed.
• Purchases/buys subcontractors and suppliers to perform work for the company.
• Presents estimates and/or a portion of an estimate to both internal team members and also external owners and architects.
• Develops ability to evaluate projects and suggests possible alternatives to increase project profit or efficiency

Everyone at RoadGuard exercises honesty, integrity, and respect with all clients and co-workers, communicates effectively with co-workers and clients, works with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, works safely in compliance with all safety policies, respects the work environment, and exercises initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.

Perform such other duties and functions as required from time to time.

Basic Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction estimating experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with contractors and fellow employees.
• Understands various heavy civil construction types including earthwork, formwork, reinforced concrete, shotcrete, drainage, foundations, retaining structures, etc.
• Has an understanding of construction management, architecture, or engineering.
• Understands different trades required to estimate and construct heavy civil infrastructure. Understands the scopes of work and work between scopes.
• Ability to make presentations.
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business plan objectives.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office & Excel. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, construction technology, or architecture
• A PE, CE, or CM certification
• Experience estimating heavy civil infrastructure preferred. 

Experience with estimating software (B2W preferred).

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000 DOE