Construction Estimator and Project Manager
Westfield, MA 
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Posted 23 days ago
Job Description

Northeast Paving Benefits:

  • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA option
  • Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Company-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Plan
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401k Retirement Plan with employer match - up to 6%
  • Annual Company Stock Purchasing Offering w/company match
  • Fitness Plan Incentive
  • Wellness Programs, Wellness coaching and Employee Assistance Program

General Description

Northeast Paving is looking for an Estimator to join their Northfield, MA team. The Estimator is responsible for the preparation and review of assigned roadway construction and/or asphalt paving estimate packages; implementing department standards and procedures while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of estimate packages. Company primarily performs construction activities involving asphalt paving/resurfacing, bridge construction, earthwork/grading, roadway construction/rehabs, and highway work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Read/review plans, proposals, specifications, RFP's, and any other pertinent project related documents necessary to develop a competent and competitive estimate/bid package.
  • Solicit estimates from various subcontractors and vendors to prepare estimate packages.
  • Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating as requested by management
  • Review established labor, equipment, and material costs, for preparation of estimate/bid packages.
  • Prepare accurate estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
  • Produce detailed, final contract estimates, for primarily Asphalt Paving and Roadway/Site Development Projects.
  • Assess project exposures/construction risks and appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
  • Identify potential construction issues through the estimating process.
  • Identify value-engineering alternatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

  • Working experience on HCSS software or other equivalent estimating software.
  • Must be able to verbally communicate effectively; as well as written correspondence.
  • Working knowledge of asphalt laydown and/or roadway construction operations.
  • Must be able to interpret blueprints and written specifications.
  • Attention to detail, including interpretation and preparation of spreadsheets and other data.

Education and/or Experience This is not an entry-level position

  • Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Estimator.
  • A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience, is required.
  • Experience working for a General Contractor as an estimator bidding on Department of Transportation or other roadway projects between $1M and $25M required.

Qualification Requirements

General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including the physical demands below.

Physical Demands.

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an estimator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
  • Employee may occasionally be required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb; when visiting construction projects.
  • Infrequent ability to lift, up to 15 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
  • Infrequent walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Estimator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Work generally is performed in an office environment, although periodic visits to construction sites and asphalt manufacturing facilities is required.
  • Noise level in the typical office work environment is quiet; however when visiting construction sites and/or asphalt manufacturing facilities, various levels of noise, dust and other environmental exposures may occur; any exposure is within the established Permissible Exposure Limits, however Personal protective Equipment such as hardhats, hearing protection and safety glasses, may be required.

Who We Are

Northeast Paving is a full-service construction company, capable of handling projects of every size and scope. Our list of services includes roadway construction, railway and bridge construction, asphalt manufacturing and paving, sitework and development, and more. Every year, we plan and build hundreds of public and privately funded projects safely, successfully, and with an innovative approach to give our clients the greatest possible value for their investment. Northeast Paving is a subsidiary of Eurovia Atlantic Coast, LLC which includes multiple other subsidiaries including Hubbard and Blythe Construction.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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